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Knowledge

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Selling Goods Online
In this guide, we outline the legal requirements for traders selling goods (products or digital content) online.
Business Continuity Planning
This article explains how to make a continuity plan to ensure that a business can operate as effectively as possible if a serious incident occurs.
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Apply for more time to file your company’s accounts
How to request an extension to your Companies House filing deadline if an unplanned event stops you filing your accounts.
Setting up and Running a Payroll System
A brief guide to payroll systems
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What are the Legal Requirements for Business Websites
A review of the basic obligations for businesses online
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An Introduction to Creating a Food Safety Management System
A Food Safety Management System (FSMS) helps a food business operator avoid potential hazards in food preparation and handling.

Resources

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service

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Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) is an organisation that offers practical, independent and impartial help to employers, employees and their representatives. Tel: 0845 747 4747

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Wiltshire Council

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Building control

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Pre-application

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Contracts within the local planning office

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Swindon Borough Council

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Help with starting a business, trading standards, tenders and contract opportunities.

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Public Sector Land for sale

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Small sites

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Planning Portal

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Support, information and advice on all stages of the process

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Documents

Guidance for completing the EDRF COVID Recovery Grant Application

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ERDF Guidance Eligibility

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Guidance for completing the EDRF COVID Recovery Grant Application Form

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Guidance for Applicants (002)

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News
The ten point plan for a green industrial revoluti...
The ten point plan sets out the approach government will take to build back better, support green jo...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
PM outlines his Ten Point Plan for a Green Industr...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines his Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,0...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/11/20
Avian influenza (bird flu) national prevention zon...
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across England, Scotland and Wales.
Tim Burghes Published: 13/11/20
Government launches Export Growth Plan to help bus...
A package of measures to help businesses in England build back better following the pandemic has bee...
Tim Burghes Published: 16/10/20
Warnings over storing employee data after H&M hit ...
HRreview asked professionals how employers can ensure they do not breach the General Data Protection...
Joseph Palmer Published: 6/10/20
Don't ignore Cyber Security and your business
Tell us about Cyber Security and your business.
Tim Burghes Published: 9/03/20

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Insights

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Protect your small business from cyber crime
These 6 simple actions will help protect your business from cyber crime.
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5 Reason why Entrpreneurs need to focus on Cybersecurity
When you hear of a new cybersecurity threat on the news, what type of business do you think is most likely to be the victim of an attack?

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