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Setting up a business involves complying with a range of legal requirements. Find out which ones apply to you and your new enterprise.

What particular regulations do specific types of business (such as a hotel, or a printer, or a taxi firm) need to follow? We explain some of the key legal issues to consider for 200 types of business.

While poor governance can bring serious legal consequences, the law can also protect business owners and managers and help to prevent conflict.

Whether you want to raise finance, join forces with someone else, buy or sell a business, it pays to be aware of the legal implications.

From pay, hours and time off to discipline, grievance and hiring and firing employees, find out about your legal responsibilities as an employer.

Marketing matters. Marketing drives sales for businesses of all sizes by ensuring that customers think of their brand when they want to buy.

Commercial disputes can prove time-consuming, stressful and expensive, but having robust legal agreements can help to prevent them from occurring.

Whether your business owns or rents premises, your legal liabilities can be substantial. Commercial property law is complex, but you can avoid common pitfalls.

With information and sound advice, living up to your legal responsibilities to safeguard your employees, customers and visitors need not be difficult or costly.

As information technology continues to evolve, legislation must also change. It affects everything from data protection and online selling to internet policies for employees.

Intellectual property (IP) isn't solely relevant to larger businesses or those involved in developing innovative new products: all products have IP.

Knowing how and when you plan to sell or relinquish control of your business can help you to make better decisions and achieve the best possible outcome.

From bereavement, wills, inheritance, separation and divorce to selling a house, personal injury and traffic offences, learn more about your personal legal rights.

Environmental management has become increasingly important over recent years as the volume of environmental legislation and regulations increases.

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Reducing pollution and waste helps you cut costs and improve your reputation, leading to significant increases in profitability. Here's how.
An environmental management system allows you to monitor and control the effect your business has on the environment. Our guide to setting up an EMS.
Every business has an environmental impact. This checklist helps you assess the impact you have and changes you can make to minimise that damage.
A reputation for being eco-friendly could win you more business and lead to savings. Read our guide to going green.
Every business has an impact on the environment. Find out your legal obligations and what you can do to minimise problems in the future.
How to introduce a green travel plan and encourage staff to travel in an environmentally sustainable way - our guide.
An environmental review helps you identify opportunities to save money and improve your reputation by being more eco-friendly. Here's how to do one.
Using environmentally-friendly suppliers for your business does more than just make you look good. It can also lead to tax breaks and cost savings.