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.
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?
Starting a business An action strategy Naming your business Intellectual property Where to establish the business Environmental issues
Essential to starting Securing professional help Filing numbers and accounts Licenses, permits Insurance Assistance Commencement of trading
Selecting a company structure Selecting the right legal structure Corporate entities The franchise Special structures The trust Overseas or offshore companies
Books and accounts Good housekeeping Basic bookkeeping Eu directives Life without stress
New products Development of new products Competition Design right and registration
Defining product and company Identifying product and company as one Packaging Advertising vs public relations Advertising Public relations
From pricing to trade shows Distribution Networking Trade shows and exhibitions
Markets Market research Marketing strategy The marketing plan
Marketing channels Marketing online Marketing performance
E-commerce E-commerce strategy Building the website Issues to consider
Marketing your website Online advertising Helpful links
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
Financial pages An operating budget The balance sheet The income statement A cash flow projection Break Glossary of finance terms
Analyzing company reports Reading annual Understanding company earnings Understanding balance sheets Balance sheet analysis Understanding income statements Income statement analysis
Securing capital Types of capital Equity capital Debt capital Funding categories Banks and banking Glossary
Corporations and the law Company structure Shares and shareholders Offering shares to the public Paying dividends and paying tax
Purchase of an enterprise Steps to completion Important considerations Pre-closing Purchase checklist Closing checklist Buying a franchise
Valuation principles How to value a business Goodwill and intangibles Equipment valuation Real estate valuation
Valuation of financials Understanding the balance sheet Understanding income statements
Land Commercial leasing A leasing checklist
Property trusts
Contracts and letter of intent Letter of intent
Glossary of land
Operation of a business Company operation Business insurance Pricing Distribution Advertising Securing finance The exit strategy
Health Minimum standards Risk assessment Fire protection Working at home Country links
Stock and inventory control Canada Ireland Australia United kingdom New zealand
Transportation Canada Ireland Australia United kingdom New zealand
Consumer protection European union and international consumer policy Australia Canada Ireland New zealand The united kingdom The united states of america
Environment, health and safety terminology
Pollution, effluent United kingdom Canada Ireland Australia New zealand
Regulatory bodies United states of america The united kingdom Canada Ireland Australia New zealand
Employing people Canada Ireland United kingdom Australia New zealand
Responsibilities of an employer The united states and the united kingdom 904.04 recruiting and motivating employees Canada Ireland Australia New zealand
Employment status The employment contract Canada Ireland Australia United states of america United kingdom New zealand
The employer Labor and the law The united kingdom Canada Australia Ireland New zealand
Growth and expansion Options for growth Initial public offerings Choosing the right market Primary markets Preparing to go public The prospectus
Joint venture agreement
Partnership agreement
Confidentialty agreement Confidentiality agreement example number 2
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
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
Agreement to sell business
Bill of sale of business
Copyrights and patents United states of america The united kingdom Canada Ireland Australia New zealand
Tax overview The united states The united kingdom Canada Ireland Australia New zealand
Glossary of business terminology
Glossary of business terminology
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