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Office & home working

This section talks about finding and managing office space, office design, issues surrounding working from home and running a business from home.

What do landfill regulation changes mean for you?

New rules governing the landfilling of non-hazardous waste came into force on 30 October 2007 as the final change under the Landfill Directive. So what do the changes mean for your business?

Office & home working

Business management

Make your office more environmentally responsible and save money

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, small and medium-sized businesses are always on the look out for opportunities to cut operating costs. SmallBusiness.co.uk offers a number of simple operational changes that can not only ensure your business is more environmentally sound but also save you money.

Office & home working

Top tips for business relocation

Recent research from YouGov of over 1,150 business owners and managers shows that half of UK bosses based in an urban environment are dreaming of escaping the rat race to find their own small slice of rural happiness.

Office & home working

Advice on toilet and washroom facilities

What are the regulations for toilet and washroom facilities for a small, mixed-sex workforce?

Office & home working

Finding suitable business premises

The majority of start-up businesses begin life at home, but there may come a time when a fledgling enterprise deserves to stand on its own two feet, having grown to a size that warrants dedicated premises. Use our handy guide to help you choose property that fits the bill.

Office & home working

Working away from home

Leasing property is a popular option for many small businesses, but the contracts are often packed with legal terminology.

Office & home working

Working from home

Deciding where to physically carry out your work is something which needs careful consideration. The nature of your business may dictate your location or premises choice.

Office & home working

A Guide to Running a Business from Home

Some articles on the advantages and disadvantages of starting up a business from home.

Office & home working

Working from home

Deciding where to physically carry out your work is something which needs careful consideration. The nature of your business may dictate your location or premises choice.

Office & home working

A Guide to Running a Business from Home

Some articles on the advantages and disadvantages of starting up a business from home.

Office & home working

Running a catering business from home

I'm considering running a small catering business from my home. Are there rules and regulations which I have to meet?

Office & home working

Top 10 Business Property Tips

SmallBusiness.co.uk's Top Ten Business Property Tips offer invaluable advice on your business' property needs, providing hints on finding the ideal location, utilising your office space and negotiating deals.

Office & home working

Checklist: Choosing business premises

When deciding what sort of property is best to house your business, there are a plethora of issues to consider. This list brings together all the business premises questions you need to think about into one place.

Office & home working

Checklist: arranging a lease

Leasing can be a complex business and once you have made your leasing bed you have to lie in it so it's imperative that you get the details right from the outset.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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