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Information on the tax reliefs available when buying or leasing assets, and the rules for VAT.

Tax efficient methods of borrowing and how they can apply to your business.

How employers can embrace the benefits of employing older workers and meet their legal obligations and challenges of an ageing workforce.

Your legal obligations towards staff already working for the new company.

All the steps you should take to find and buy a new business.

A business transfer agent or business broker could also help you to find the right business to buy.

Newspapers, trade journals, adverts, magazines, websites and word of mouth will help you find businesses for sale.

How to find out whether the business you want to buy will be profitable and value for money.

How to choose the right business for you.

An overview of the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business.

Advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business including how to assess and value it.

What you need to consider if you plan to test for drugs or alcohol in the workplace.

If offering support doesn't help, responding to substance use with firm action may be necessary.

Services to deal with alcohol or drug use problems and to promote occupational health in your business.

Substance use problems lead to workplace stress which can affect the performance of your business.

Look for warning signs of alcohol use and provide support where possible.

A list of symptoms of possible drug use and advice on providing support and counselling to an employee using drugs.

What should be covered by a smoking policy including who has responsibility, where smoking is allowed and information on quitting.

What your workplace policies for smoking drugs and alcohol should look like, and sample guidance you can download.

Clear policies let everyone know what the rules are and help prevent problems from occurring in the first place.

Identifying and dealing with problems caused by smoking, drugs and alcohol in the workplace.