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Starting up

Checklists, events & directories

		Reasons for going into Business
		Are you ready to start up?
		Prepare a business plan
		Choose the right legal structure for your business
		Choose the right name for your business

		Licence and permit checklist
		Regulation checklist
		Find an event
		Training directory
		Find a local business link

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Employing people

Taxes, returns and payroll

		Create a written statement of employment
		Recruiting new staff and your legal responsibilities
		Pay - an overview of obligations
		Know how much holiday to give your staff
		Handling discipline and grievance issues

		Beginner's guide to tax and accounts
		Set up a basic record keeping system
		When to register for VAT
		Sort out your PAYE affairs for the end of the tax year
		File returns online

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