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Managing conflict in family businesses
Using family constitutions and encouraging good communication to manage conflict and channel it as a driver for change.
Download a business plan template
Free downloadable business plan template with tips and guidance to help you write a successful business plan.
Business plan: your operations
Information to include about how you will source, procure, create and deliver the goods or services you will be selling.
Identify how much money your start-up business will make
Concentrate on cashflow estimates in the first year, not expected profit, to help ensure your business stays afloat
Forecast your personal financial needs when starting a business
How to make a realistic assessment of your personal financial needs for the first year of your new business
Cut business costs to increase start-up cashflow
Some simple, common-sense steps to consider when trying to make significant start-up business cost savings
Alternative income sources for start-ups
How you can find other sources of income during the critical early days of running your start-up business
How to assess your transport needs for international trade
Speed, cost, regulation and other requirements that may influence your choice of transport mode for your goods.
Alcohol duties guidance
Guidance for various alcohol duty including beer, cider, wine and spirits.
5 things to do before you start your business
Consider your business idea, business name, market research and how you will finance your business venture
Business mistakes: weak financial planning
Lack of capital, contingency plans and a reluctance to seek professional advice are all potential start-up problems
Checklist: starting a social enterprise
A checklist of key questions you should consider to help you succeed when setting up a social enterprise
Climate Change Levy: register, calculate and report
How to register, keep records, calculate what you owe and report Climate Change Levy.
CIS forms, publications and manuals
Forms, publications and manuals for the Construction Industry Scheme.
CIS help and support
Access webinars, emails and videos to help you with the Construction Industry Scheme.
Paying Climate Change Levy
How to pay your Climate Change Levy.
Closing a company or partnership
What you need to do when closing a company or partnership.
Companies House forms
Access the Companies House forms you need for limited companies and limited liability partnerships.
Companies House annual returns and accounts
Guidance and information to help you file your confirmation statement (previously known as annual return) and accounts with Companies House.
Compliance checks for accountants and tax advisers
Guidance on HMRC compliance checks when representing a client.