Being a first class professional with an itch for independence might be enough to get you started in your own business, but not to keep you going. You need a plan, Sam! Here’s what you need to know about business planning, office space and the legal requirements for regulated professions.
Entrepreneurs are notoriously bad at business admin. To turn your brilliant ideas into a successful business, you need proper systems. Use the following checklists to order your thoughts.
There are several ways to structure the legal ownership of your business, depending on the nature of the business, the number of people involved, management capabilities, personal risk and your future plans. Here's all the information you need to decide which structure is right for you.
Legal jargon may not be everybody's cup of tea, but as a franchisee you cannot afford to not read the small print. The quality of the franchise agreement has a direct impact on the profitability of your business. Here's what to look for in the agreement.
Start your business on solid legal foundations by making sure that you know about - and comply with - the legal requirements that affect your line of work.
The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act of 2002 (ECT) affects the way a business stores its information and the way it conducts business on and through the Internet. Here's what it means for your business.