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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, please feel free to contact one of our Enterprise Coaches or Business Advisers.

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 >