Starting up

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Essential guide to buying a franchise

Franchising allows you to set up a business following a proven formula - although you'll be subject to restrictions. Our guide to franchising.

Sector specific law

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Builder legal issues

The following is an outline of some of the legislation which may be relevant for a builder.

Business ownership and management

Finance and business strategy

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Essential guide to valuing a business

The worth of a business is based on how much profit a buyer can make from it, and the potential risks. Read our guide to valuing your business.

Employment law

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FAQs

Information and consultation FAQs

FAQs on your responsibilities to inform and consult with employees when you make business changes, if you have more than 50 employees.

Marketing and selling

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FAQs

Distance selling and marketing FAQs

Distance selling rules apply to the sale of goods and services where there has been no face-to-face contact between the customer and your business.

Contracts, disputes

Commercial premises law

Health and safety

Data protection and IT

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FAQs

Purchasing IT FAQs

How to go about purchasing hardware, software and IT systems for your business, licensing and what to do if your IT solution fails to work properly.

Intellectual property

Exit strategies