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

There are several pieces of legislation that apply to record shops. They cover areas such as licensing, retailing, and insurance.

Successful businesses use board meetings to create and improve key strategies. Our guide to preparing for, running and following up board meetings.

It's a common misconception that to become a plc you have to float your company on the Stock Exchange. Discover how you can become a PLC too.

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate on grounds of age when recruiting, promoting, training or providing any other benefit to employees.

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.

Establishing the value of your business is tricky. This guide looks at how to get an idea of what your business is worth and achieve the best sale price.