Writing a Business Plan
Why do I need a business plan? Jumping into any significant venture without a plan is a bad idea, and starting a business is no exception. This is particularly true...
Starting a Farm
Choosing a Location Choosing the right location for your farm is very important, and there are two main factors to consider. Firstly the type of farming you can do depends...
Regulations and Legislation
Depending on the type of business you are running, you may need to worry about any of the following areas of law: Employment law Consumer rights Competition law We also...
Commercial Property
Before you contact a commercial property agent, you will need to decide whether you want to buy a property or lease one. Which of these is right for you will...
Financing a Business
If you are starting a business or looking to make a significant expansion, you may need to secure external finance. There are a number of different methods of securing finance...
Unincorporated Associations
This sort of business structure is ideal for a group of people who want to work together for reasons besides making money – for example, a sports club. An unincorporated...
Setting up a Charity
Before you set up your charity, you will need to make decisions about how the charity will be run, and what kind of structure it will have. You will also...
Online Businesses
Consumer Contracts Regulations An important piece of legislation for anyone thinking of setting up an online business to take note of is the Consumer Contracts Regulations. These regulations give the...
Limited Companies
If you choose to run your business as a limited company, you will be creating an organisation which will be independent of you – this organisation will be responsible for...
Business Partnerships
A partnership is a type of business structure where two or more parties work together without setting up a limited company. Partnerships generally operate in a similar way to sole traders –...