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Be mindful of the symptoms of overtrading so you can try to prevent it.

Understand how to identify and deal with data protection complaints under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

How insufficient finance and resources to sustain a business’s level of trading can lead to overtrading.

How expanding businesses can match production and order cycles using gearing, working capital or quick ratio tests.

If you deduct loan interest from your profits you can reduce your business tax bill.

How small self-administered pension schemes allow a business to borrow money with certain restrictions.

How tax relief can work in different ways when borrowing or leasing to acquire an asset.

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.

Learn about the financial support schemes available to exporters.

Your franchise agreement should cover franchise length, territory, amount of fees, management service fees and royalties, and restrictions.

Check these dos and don'ts before buying a franchise.

Be aware of initial and ongoing costs of a franchise and potential financial performance.

How and where to find out about franchise opportunities.

Questions to help you assess whether you could run a successful franchise.

Franchises have benefits, proven ideas and brand names but the franchisor may restrict how you run the business.

Use customer complaints as opportunities to build loyalty and increase your knowledge about your business, handling a complaint well can win business.

Finding new ways of selling to existing customers is easier than finding new customers to sell to, try tactics like follow-up calls and free helplines.

The different types of franchises and sales relationships such as distribution and dealership, agencies and licensing.