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Energy Performance Certificates Come to Commercial sector
Between now and 1 October there is a phased introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) when buying or renting business premises. Click here to find out what it could mean for your business.
Valuation services within healthcare, retail and leisure
Pinder provide business valuation services with particular focus on healthcare, retail and leisure sectors.
Code for leasing business premises
On this site you are able to download the code for leasing business premises, which aims to promote fairness in commercial leases.
Surveyors in South Manchester and North Cheshire areas
Peter Cuncliffe & Co. are chartered surveyors for the Manchester and Cheshire areas that have knowledge of smaller scale and commercial property.
Find a building surveyor
Anderson Wilde & Harris are a multidisciplinary practice of chartered valuation and building surveyors and chartered architects.
How to make a planning application
If you plan to undertake construction works on your office, this site offers advice on how to apply to your council for planning permission.
Find a surveyor
Looking for a chartered surveyor? The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) maintains a global database of surveying firms.
Other Office & Homeworking Resources
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"I want to be able to be in a position in five years time to look back and say 'I built that'"
Building an online presence
No matter what kind of business you are in, an online presence is a vital.
Necessity and invention - it's hard being green
Marc Barber 23/07/2008
Not so long ago the Environment Agency, the public body charged with the tall order of keeping England’s land green and pleasant, claimed that greater compliance with green legislation could save small business millions of pounds. Have your say »
Burning the candle at both ends
Penny Proffit 30/06/2008
The romantics among you may think that running your own business might be relaxing. Have your say »
Basic building block of any Internet marketing campaign
Guest Blogger 07/07/2008
For almost all sectors of commerce today, the Internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is now a key tool for business. In the field of marketing in particular it has become crucial. Have your say »
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