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AID TO BUSINESS: HOW TO START, OPERATE, BUY, EXPAND AND FINANCE A BUSINESS


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Starting with the seed of an idea through its development to the legal formation of the company. Guidance and information on the creation of a business plan to the legal operation of a business enterprise. Help in finding start up capital, expansion capital, along with an understanding of acquisitions, mergers and going public.

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SUITE 102 - Going into business?

Going into business?
Reasons for going into business
A path with fewer risks
Or, start with a good idea
Developing the idea
Which path to business?

SUITE 104 - Starting a business

Starting a business
An action strategy
Naming your business
Intellectual property
Where to establish the business
Environmental issues

SUITE 106 - Essential to starting

Essential to starting
Securing professional help
Filing numbers and accounts
Licenses, permits
Insurance
Assistance
Commencement of trading

SUITE 108 - Selecting a company structure

Selecting a company structure
Selecting the right legal structure
Corporate entities
The franchise
Special structures
The trust
Overseas or offshore companies

FLOOR 2

SUITE 202 - Books and accounts

Books and accounts
Good housekeeping
Basic bookkeeping
Eu directives
Life without stress

SUITE 204 - New products & services

New products
Development of new products
Competition
Design right and registration

SUITE 206 - Defining product and company

Defining product and company
Identifying product and company as one
Packaging
Advertising vs public relations
Advertising
Public relations

SUITE 208 - From pricing to trade shows

From pricing to trade shows
Distribution
Networking
Trade shows and exhibitions

FLOOR 3

SUITE 302 - Markets & marketing

Markets
Market research
Marketing strategy
The marketing plan

SUITE 304 - Marketing channels

Marketing channels
Marketing online
Marketing performance

SUITE 306 - E-commerce

E-commerce
E-commerce strategy
Building the website
Issues to consider

SUITE 308 - Marketing your website

Marketing your website
Online advertising
Helpful links

FLOOR 4

SUITE 402 - Creating a business plan

Creating a business plan
The executive summary
Introduction
The business opportunity
Objectives
The market
The management
Operations
Company structure- records
Financial forecasts
Risks and rewards

SUITE 404 - Financial pages

Financial pages
An operating budget
The balance sheet
The income statement
A cash flow projection
Break
Glossary of finance terms

SUITE 406 - Analyzing company reports

Analyzing company reports
Reading annual
Understanding company earnings
Understanding balance sheets
Balance sheet analysis
Understanding income statements
Income statement analysis

SUITE 408 - Securing capital

Securing capital
Types of capital
Equity capital
Debt capital
Funding categories
Banks and banking
Glossary

FLOOR 5

SUITE 502 - Corporations and the law

Corporations and the law
Company structure
Shares and shareholders
Offering shares to the public
Paying dividends and paying tax

SUITE 504 - Purchase of an enterprise

Purchase of an enterprise
Steps to completion
Important considerations
Pre-closing
Purchase checklist
Closing checklist
Buying a franchise

SUITE 506 - Valuation principles

Valuation principles
How to value a business
Goodwill and intangibles
Equipment valuation
Real estate valuation

SUITE 508 - Valuation of financials

Valuation of financials
Understanding the balance sheet
Understanding income statements

FLOOR 6

SUITE 602 - Land & property issues

Land
Commercial leasing
A leasing checklist

SUITE 604 - Property trusts

Property trusts

SUITE 606 - Contracts and letter of intent

Contracts and letter of intent
Letter of intent

SUITE 608 - Glossary of land & property terms

Glossary of land

FLOOR 7

SUITE 702 - Operation of a business

Operation of a business
Company operation
Business insurance
Pricing
Distribution
Advertising
Securing finance
The exit strategy

SUITE 704 - Health & safety

Health
Minimum standards
Risk assessment
Fire protection
Working at home
Country links

SUITE 706 - Stock and inventory control

Stock and inventory control
Canada
Ireland
Australia
United kingdom
New zealand

SUITE 708 - Transportation

Transportation
Canada
Ireland
Australia
United kingdom
New zealand

FLOOR 8

SUITE 802 - Consumer protection

Consumer protection
European union and international consumer policy
Australia
Canada
Ireland
New zealand
The united kingdom
The united states of america

SUITE 804 - Environment, health and safety terminology

Environment, health and safety terminology

SUITE 806 - Pollution, effluent & waste management

Pollution, effluent
United kingdom
Canada
Ireland
Australia
New zealand

SUITE 808 - Regulatory bodies

Regulatory bodies
United states of america
The united kingdom
Canada
Ireland
Australia
New zealand

FLOOR 9

SUITE 902 - Employing people

Employing people
Canada
Ireland
United kingdom
Australia
New zealand

SUITE 904 - Responsibilities of an employer

Responsibilities of an employer
The united states and the united kingdom
904.04 recruiting and motivating employees
Canada
Ireland
Australia
New zealand

SUITE 906 - Employment status

Employment status
The employment contract
Canada
Ireland
Australia
United states of america
United kingdom
New zealand

SUITE 908 - The employer/labor and the law

The employer
Labor and the law
The united kingdom
Canada
Australia
Ireland
New zealand

FLOOR 10

SUITE 1002 - Growth and expansion

Growth and expansion
Options for growth
Initial public offerings
Choosing the right market
Primary markets
Preparing to go public
The prospectus

SUITE 1004 - Joint venture agreement

Joint venture agreement

SUITE 1006 - Partnership agreement

Partnership agreement

SUITE 1008 - Confidentialty agreement

Confidentialty agreement
Confidentiality agreement example number 2

FLOOR 11

SUITE 1102 - Acquisitions & mergers

Acquisitions
To purchase a corporation
Assessing business value
Calculating profitability ratios
Other ratios to consider
How analysts present their findings
The deal stage
The balance sheet and p
Liquidity ratios
Price fixing, cartels, monopolies

SUITE 1104 - Sale or liquidation

Sale or liquidation
Preparing to sell your business
Family succession
Selling to employees
Selling to the trade
Selling to the public
The act of closing your business
Dissolving a corporation

SUITE 1106 - Agreement to sell business

Agreement to sell business

SUITE 1108 - Bill of sale of business

Bill of sale of business

FLOOR 12

SUITE 1202 - Copyrights and patents

Copyrights and patents
United states of america
The united kingdom
Canada
Ireland
Australia
New zealand

SUITE 1204 - Tax overview

Tax overview
The united states
The united kingdom
Canada
Ireland
Australia
New zealand

SUITE 1206 - Glossary of business terminology 1

Glossary of business terminology

SUITE 1208 - Glossary of business terminology 2

Glossary of business terminology


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