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If you start a business on your own, or with someone else, and don't form a company, you will be trading as a sole trader or in a partnership.

The following is an outline of some of the legislation which may be relevant for web developers.

As well as general company admin, directors are ultimately responsible for ensuring the company complies with the law, including the Companies Acts.

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.

Want to know your obligations when it comes to equal pay for your employees, including disputes and tricky issues? Read our useful FAQs.

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

Would you know what approach to use if a customer had not paid you what they owed you? These FAQs answer the key debt recovery questions.

Buying premises may be one of the largest investments you make in your business. Understand the process and have all the legal bases covered.

The Health and Safety Executive has produced these example risk assessments showing how they expect a small business to take to risk assessment.

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.

The difference between design right and registered designs, how much registration costs and what to do if someone claims the right to your design

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.