Resources

• Fact Sheets
  

  Fact Sheets

  Whether you are just thinking about starting up a business or are already trading and are looking to make improvements, as a business owner there are so many things to consider and be aware of.

  We have put together a series of informative Fact Sheets covering some of the most common and important business areas from researching your business idea to forecasting cash flow.

  There is obviously a limit to the amount of information we can give on a fact sheet, so if you have any specific questions or queries, why not drop in to one of our centres or free phone: 0800 952 0181. Our enterprise coaches are ready and waiting to help you.

• Pre Start Up Businesses
  

  Could you run your own business? details >

  Choosing a business idea details >

  Researching your business idea details >

  Choosing the right business structure details >

• Start Up Businesses
  

  Writing a business plan details >

  Choosing commercial premises details >

  Running a business from home details >

  Buying a franchise details >

  Setting up a CIC (Community Interest Company) details >

  Sources of new business funding details >

  An introduction to VAT, tax and National Insurance details >

  What insurances will you need for your business? details >

• Existing Businesses
  

  A guide to recruiting staff details >

  Health and Safety compliance check list details >

  Developing a Marketing Plan details >

  How to forecast cash flow details >

  Recovering unpaid debts details >

  Common reasons why small businesses fail details >

  Selling online details >

  Achieving quality standard ISO 9000 details >

• Interactive Tools

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