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How your business can reduce energy consumption and costs by using office equipment more efficiently.

Requirements on refrigeration and thermal efficiency in road transport vehicles, and displaying the right certificate.

How to assess whether you are required to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser under ADR provisions.

Design, construction and equipment standards for your vehicles before carrying dangerous goods in your business.

If you sell on credit, lend money, issue credit cards, collect debts or give debt advice, you may need a consumer credit licence to operate.

Five key steps that can help you to prepare a successful business plan when you're starting a business.

Understand the rules that govern credit agreements between businesses and consumers such as the consumer credit act and consumer contract regulations.

You can apply for consumer credit licensing from the Financial Conduct Authority who will assess your fitness on factors such as competence and past offences.

The rules governing advertisement for credit or hire facilities including providing clear, easily understood information and a representative example.

An introduction to how consumer credit rules affect businesses that hire or lease goods including providing a written hire agreement stating the consumer’s rights.

An overview of the rules about consumer credit and whether your business needs a consumer credit licence from the Financial Conduct Authority.

How to deal with product decline and extend the lifespan of your product or service.

Check these dos and don'ts before buying a franchise.

Be aware of initial and ongoing costs of a franchise and potential financial performance.

What to find out when considering buying a franchise - including costs, competition, current success and support.

Your franchise agreement should cover franchise length, territory, amount of fees, management service fees and royalties, and restrictions.

Before applying for bank finance, take a step-by-step approach so that you have the best chance of success.

The flexibility, advantages, drawbacks and costs of using an overdraft facility.

How loan guarantees can help you secure funding, and details of personal and limited liability.