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Securing a good lease is critical to your business success. These tips will help you avoid costly mistakes.

A sole trader is the simplest and cheapest business structure to set up. You are fully responsible for the business and make all decisions. Read our guide to find out more. 

Buying an existing business can be appealing to many potential small business owners. However, it comes with advantages and disadvantages. The key is to find a business that is aligned with your capabilities and expectations.

Part of starting out is finding the money required to turn your idea into a business. Sources of finance can range from banks, financial institutions and crowd funding, to family and friends. In deciding how you will finance your business, regardless of source, there are some key aspects to consider.

A lawyer can help you to review and negotiate leases, contracts and other documentation; ensure your business is legally compliant; and assist you in protecting your long term business interests.

Deciding who to use to develop your business website can be confusing. While you can build your own website, there are advantages in hiring expert help; allowing you to focus on running your business.

Finding the right accountant at the early stages of setting up your business can be a crucial factor in its success. It’s important to find someone who suits the needs of your business and with whom you can develop a good working relationship.

An industry or business association (or group) brings together like-minded people who are connected by industry, profession or geographical area. The role of associations is to protect and promote the interests of their members and provide access to industry-specific information and training. Industry associations differ from chambers of commerce and business associations, the latter two representing the interests of businesses within a particular region, even though they may belong to different industries.

Establishing positive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers is crucial to the success of your business. The foundation of solid supplier relationships is having well-defined expectations in relation to quality, delivery and payment terms.

This guide provides information and general guidance for landlords and tenants that have entered into a leasing agreement on or after 1 January 2013.

There are many reasons to end a business partnership, however it’s important that the process is managed correctly.

This guide will walk you through the process of completing a business continuity plan and is designed to be used alongside our business continuity plan template.