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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.

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.

Need guidance on property licenses? Our essential guide explains commercial premises law, covering key aspects for businesses.

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

There are a number of legal issues you need to be aware of when building your website, from intellectual property protection to advertising and distance selling rules.

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.