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Your business name can be a valuable asset you can include in your balance sheet, sell, mortgage to raise money or license to others.

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

Company secretaries share legal responsibilities with directors for a business under the Companies Act. Our guide to the main duties of the role.

Sourcing venture capital, negotiating a deal and deciding on shareholder rights and management input. What to do if things go wrong.

Full-time employees are entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday each year. Part-time workers are entitled to holiday on a pro rata basis.

When selling online to individuals you must provide certain information to them and ensure they agree to your terms and conditions.

If you can't sort out a business dispute peacefully, you may have to resort to legal action. Our guide to the key steps and considerations.

Most businesses rent their premises, either through a lease or a licence, as it's flexible and ties up minimal capital. Our guide to what to consider.

A risk assessment identifies the risks posed by your workplace, practices and processes. This checklist helps you identify, eliminate or reduce them.

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.

What you need to know if you are considering patenting your invention, including why you should do it, using an agent and the costs involved

Many entrepreneurs form a business with the aim of passing it on to a family member. These FAQs answer the key issues on managing a family succession.