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Reservists' military training commitments
How military training time can both impact and benefit you as an employer of Reservists.
Employing a member of the Reserve Forces
How businesses can benefit by employing Armed Forces Reservists.
Benefits of employing Reservists
Reservist skills and training can make a significant contribution to businesses.
Types of Reservists
The different types of Reservist, and the different services they serve with.
Reservists: mobilisation and initial call-out procedure
How Reservists are mobilised for full-time service with the Armed Forces.
Financial and pension arrangements for mobilised Reservists
Employers' and Reservists' pension rights during a mobilisation period.
How long will the Reservist be away for?
Length of a Reservist's duty, including training and preparation for return to work.
Protection of a Reservist's employment
Legal safeguards on protection of a Reservist's job after a period of mobilisation.
Legal structures for businesses - an overview
Company, partnership or sole trader - understand the differences and find the right structure for your new business.
How to register as a sole trader
What you need to do to register as a sole trader, including information on Self Assessment, Income Tax and VAT
Starting a private company
How to decide whether a private limited company or a private unlimited company is the right structure for your startup.
Business partnerships
What you need to consider before starting your new business as a partnership, and the different types of partnership.
Choosing the right legal structure for your business (video)
Sole trader, partnership or private limited company; this video will help you find the right structure for your startup.
Setting up specific types of limited company
Gudiance on how you can set up a Community Interest Company (CIC) or a right-to-manage (RTM) company.
UK establishments of overseas companies
The steps for an overseas company to take in order to set up an establishment of their business in the United Kingdom.
Starting a public limited company
How to set up a public limited company and decide if it is the right structure for your type of business.
The franchise business model
A basic overview of how to start your new business by buying a franchise and what to know before signing an agreement.
Creative ways to succeed in business: seven top tips
See how seven top tips can help you think outside the box in business and apply it to drive profits.
How to eliminate unnecessary business costs
How to cut wasteful spending in your business in order to invest more money and improve financial performance.
Skill Up programme: Retrain and upskill your staff
Find free training opportunities to help develop the skills of your staff through the fully funded Skill Up programme.