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Frequently asked questions on starting a business for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships.

Summary of legislation that is likely to affect your plant nursery business

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.

Employers guide to defending an employment tribunal claim, the tribunal hearing process and possible employment tribunal decisions, settlement agreements and awards.

How to get a licence to offer credit to consumers and businesses, drawing up a credit agreement and the costs and implications involved.

Your business could be sued because of an accident, mistake or misunderstanding. If you're facing a legal claim, here's how to handle being taken to court.

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

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

Public bodies have to release information they hold on you. These tips will make sure nothing confidential gets into the public domain inadvertently.

Your business almost certainly owns some form of IP. Read our essential guide to tracking, protecting and profiting from your intellectual property.

How to manage both the investment you put into your business as an owner-manager, and the income, profits and other benefits you get from it.