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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.

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.

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Being on good terms and having clear policies is vital for working with your suppliers and other creditors. Here's how to manage the relationship.
If you're considering selling your business, you need to arrive at a fair value. Here are all the factors you should take into account.
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.
Floating your company can help you raise business finance or realise the value in your business. Read our guide to floating your company on one of the UK stock markets.
If your company has debts it can't pay, it's insolvent. By understanding your options, you can take steps to improve the situation. Read our guide.
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.
Acquiring another business can bring huge benefits, but can also drain resources and lead to hidden costs. How to boost your chances of success.
Buying a business can be a big step forward, but there are pitfalls. Find out how to complete the purchase and check the real state of the business.