Running a Business
Factsheets to help you run your business
Business Franchise - An Introduction to Taking up a[login to view]
(Size = 74.4KB)
Company Secretary - A Guide to the Duties of a[login to view]
(Size = 74.0KB)
Confidentiality Agreements - A Guide to Using[login to view]
(Size = 70.0KB)
ISO 14000 Environmental Management Standard - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 74.5KB)
Starting Up - A Guide to the Organisations You Must Contact When[login to view]
(Size = 73.2KB)
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Marketing
Help with marketing and promoting your business.
Advertising Medium - A Guide to Choosing the Right[login to view]
(Size = 80.3KB)
British Code of Advertising, Sales Promotion and Direct Marketing - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 73.8KB)
Copyright to Protect Your Work - A Guide to Using[login to view]
(Size = 73.2KB)
Customer Complaints - A Guide to Dealing with[login to view]
(Size = 73.1KB)
Customer Relationship Management Software - Choosing and Using[login to view]
(Size = 72.6KB)
Exhibition - A Checklist for Preparing for an[login to view]
(Size = 77.5KB)
Mailing List - A Guide to Building and Using a[login to view]
(Size = 72.0KB)
Mailshot In-house - A Checklist for Organising a[login to view]
(Size = 74.2KB)
Market and Business Information - A Guide to Sources of[login to view]
(Size = 78.8KB)
Market Research Questionnaire - A Guide to Using a[login to view]
(Size = 72.6KB)
Marketing Strategy for Your Business - A Guide to Creating a[login to view]
(Size = 69.9KB)
Privacy and E-Marketing Regulations - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 73.5KB)
Producing Your Own Leaflets and Brochures - An Introduction to[login to view]
(Size = 74.1KB)
Product Designs - How to Register and Protect Your[login to view]
(Size = 79.2KB)
Regulations Affecting Internet Commerce and E-marketing - An Introduction to[login to view]
(Size = 73.9KB)
Researching a Market for Business Start Ups - An Introduction to[login to view]
(Size = 72.9KB)
Sales Letters - A Guide to Writing Effective[login to view]
(Size = 76.9KB)
Search Engines and Online Directories - An Introduction to Getting Listed in[login to view]
(Size = 74.1KB)
Statistical Information - A Guide to Sources of[login to view]
(Size = 74.5KB)
Telephone Preference Services - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 72.6KB)
Website - An Introduction to Increasing Traffic to Your[login to view]
(Size = 74.8KB)
Writing News Releases for your Business - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 74.6KB)
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Sales & Exporting
How to improve your sales figures and export for the first time.
Customer Complaints - A Guide to Dealing with[login to view]
(Size = 73.1KB)
Customer Relationship Management Software - Choosing and Using[login to view]
(Size = 72.6KB)
Exporting for the First Time - An Introduction to[login to view]
(Size = 76.9KB)
Getting Paid by Overseas Customers - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 74.5KB)
Importing for the First Time - An Introduction to[login to view]
(Size = 73.9KB)
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Health & Safety
Stay aware of health and safety regulations.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 71.4KB)
First Aid Requirements in Small Businesses - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 74.8KB)
Food Hygiene Regulations 2006 - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 79.5KB)
Health and Safety Regulations - An Introduction to[login to view]
(Size = 76.7KB)
Health and Safety Regulations for IT Equipment - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 74.4KB)
Health and Safety Risk Assessment - A Checklist for a[login to view]
(Size = 72.1KB)
Health and Safety Risk Assessment - A Guide to Carrying Out a[login to view]
(Size = 71.0KB)
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 70.9KB)
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 72.7KB)
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 72.2KB)
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 72.3KB)
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Employment
Factsheets about recruiting and employing staff.
Contractor in your Business - A Guide to Using a[login to view]
(Size = 71.5KB)
Employee Grievances - A Guide to Dealing with[login to view]
(Size = 71.6KB)
Employing a Person from Outside the UK - A Checklist for[login to view]
(Size = 72.1KB)
Employing a Person from Outside the UK - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 79.2KB)
Employing People with Disabilities - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 76.5KB)
Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 74.8KB)
Fixed-term Contracts - An Introduction to Employing Staff on[login to view]
(Size = 67.8KB)
Induction of a New Employee - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 73.8KB)
Maternity and Paternity Rights - A Guide to Your Employees'[login to view]
(Size = 79.3KB)
National Minimum Wage Act 1998 - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 71.4KB)
Online Training - An Introduction to Sources of[login to view]
(Size = 76.5KB)
Planning and Conducting a Job Interview - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 76.0KB)
Providing Cars and Vans for Employees - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 79.4KB)
Redundancy Legislation and Procedures - An Introduction to[login to view]
(Size = 72.3KB)
Staff Under 18 Years Old - A Guide to Employing[login to view]
(Size = 75.2KB)
Stakeholder Pension Scheme - A Guide to Setting Up a[login to view]
(Size = 73.1KB)
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 73.0KB)
Working Time Regulations 1998 - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 70.7KB)
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Finance
Information on cash-flow, accounting and payroll.
Insurance Cover for Business - An Introduction to[login to view]
(Size = 72.3KB)
Profit and Loss Accounts - A Guide to Understanding[login to view]
(Size = 70.3KB)
Sales and Purchase Ledgers - A Guide to Keeping[login to view]
(Size = 68.1KB)
Setting Up and Running a Payroll System - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 78.8KB)
Small Business Bank Account - A Guide to Choosing a[login to view]
(Size = 75.5KB)
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Property
Information on premises and planning permission.
Building Regulations 2000 - A Guide to Complying with the[login to view]
(Size = 73.3KB)
Buying Premises for your Business - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 72.1KB)
Renting Premises for your Business - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 73.0KB)
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Tax
Information on tax, VAT and National Insurance.
Tax, National Insurance and VAT - An Introduction to[login to view]
t (Size = 69.3KB)
Construction Industry Tax Scheme - An Introduction to the[login to view]
(Size = 69.6KB)
Tax Allowable Business Expenditure - An Introduction to[login to view]
(Size = 70.5KB)
Tax Allowances for Capital Expenditure - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 73.7KB)
Tax Implications of Corporate Entertainment - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 68.0KB)
Tax Self-assessment for the Self-employed - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 72.5KB)
VAT Return and Making Payments - A Guide to Completing a[login to view]
(Size = 94.3KB)
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Company Law
Keep up-to-date with legislation and regulations affecting your business.
Business Name - A Guide to Choosing and Registering a[login to view]
(Size = 77.4KB)
Company Accounts to Companies House - A Guide to Preparing and Submitting[login to view]
(Size = 76.4KB)
Company Secretary - A Guide to the Duties of a[login to view]
(Size = 74.0KB)
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 70.6KB)
Copyright to Protect Your Work - A Guide to Using[login to view]
(Size = 73.2KB)
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 - A Guide to the[login to view]
(Size = 74.8KB)
Environmental Regulations - An Introduction to[login to view]
(Size = 73.0KB)
General Product Safety Regulations 2005 - How to Comply with the[login to view]
(Size = 73.6KB)
Insurance Cover for Business - An Introduction to[login to view]
(Size = 72.3KB)
Legal Status for your Business - Choosing the Right[login to view]
(Size = 72.7KB)
Local Authority Business Regulations - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 74.1KB)
Partnership - A Guide to Setting up a Business as a[login to view]
(Size = 75.1KB)
Privacy and E-Marketing Regulations - A Guide to[login to view]
(Size = 73.5KB)
Private Limited Company - A Guide to Setting up a Business as a[login to view]
(Size = 77.3KB)
Product Designs - How to Register and Protect Your[login to view]
(Size = 79.2KB)
Sole Trader - A Guide to Setting up a Business as a[login to view]
(Size = 70.8KB)
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Environmental Health
Help and advice from West Lothian Council's environmental health team.
Environmental Health - Choosing Your Suppliers[login to view]
(Size = 44.3KB)
Environmental Health - Chilled and Frozen Foods[login to view]
(Size = 52.6KB)
Environmental Health - Defrosting Food Safely[login to view]
(Size = 44.8KB)
Environmental Health - Safer Cooked Meat Production Guidelines[login to view]
(Size = 49.6KB)
Environmental Health - Food Hygiene Training[login to view]
(Size = 50.8KB)
Environmental Health - Event Catering at Fetes, Gala Days, Fund Raisers etc.[login to view]
(Size = 44.0KB)
Environmental Health - Electronic Fly Killers[login to view]
(Size = 45.2KB)
Environmental Health - Running a Food Business from Home[login to view]
(Size = 48.8KB)
Environmental Health - Hand Washing and Use of Disposable Gloves by Food Handling
Staff[login to view]
(Size = 43.5KB)
Environmental Health - Safety in Preparing Hot Food[login to view]
(Size = 51.6KB)
Environmental Health - Guidelines for the Storage and Sale of Ice Cream[login to view]
(Size = 45.6KB)
Environmental Health - Insect-proof Screening for Doors and Windows[login to view]
(Size = 46.0KB)
Environmental Health - Are you ready for inspection?: A guide for Street Traders[login to view]
(Size = 55.4KB)
Environmental Health - Hygienic Production, Storage and Service of Ice from Ice Making
Machines[login to view]
(Size = 36.1KB)
Environmental Health - The Use and Care of Microwave Ovens[login to view]
(Size = 43.4KB)
Environmental Health - Planning the Layout of your Kitchen[login to view]
(Size = 41.2KB)
Environmental Health - Food Grade Lubricants[login to view]
(Size = 33.6KB)
Environmental Health - Temperature Control and Monitoring[login to view]
(Size = 54.1KB)
Environmental Health - Food Storage Containers[login to view]
(Size = 49.7KB)
Environmental Health - Safe Preparation of Salads[login to view]
(Size = 42.3KB)
Environmental Health - Food Safety Management – Self-Assessment[login to view]
(Size = 50.1KB)
Environmental Health - Ventilation for Catering Premises[login to view]
(Size = 57.7KB)
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