• Are relevant to the UK lettings market - in the main, England & Wales
• As far as is possible, are up-to-date with the most recent legislation.
• Represent good value for money for the Private Landlord, Tenant or Letting Agent.

Extensively revised this edition is designed to help you find out how to: develop your business plan; set up a business plan; raise money; sell your product successfully; increase profits and achieve business growth; and deal with the latest VAT, income tax and capital gains tax changes. 

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In a clear and simple way this guide explains the basics of accounting. It shows how to: construct your own balance sheet and profit and loss account; monitor your finances and recognize potential problems; and plan the growth of your business through forecasted financial information

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How to keep the books and prepare accounts. Follows the layout of the Inland Revenue self-assessment tax return and is based on examples from real business owners. The system described is the one most accountants advise small businesses to use; an 'analysed cash book'. 

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Vittorio Radice, Executive Director, Marks & Spencer (former Chief Executive, Selfridges)
A wonderful insight into the world of retailing. A fun and inspiring read, particularly for those close to retail.
Umesh Vadodaria, Store Manager, PC World
This is how it's done.

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"The best book about location. No theoretical lesson, but the essentials to work with. I'm a McDonald's rep in Belgium and I'll use the guidelines in my work. Belgium is one of the 7 countries were McDonald's is losing money due to bad locations!" Reviewer from Belgium.

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Town and Country Planning in the UK has become the Bible of British planning. It is the most used and biggest-selling book in its field for university courses in the UK. This thirteenth edition has been completely revised, with every chapter updated, to take into account new developments, including the changes to the planning system and policies introduced by the Labour government, devolution to Scotland and Wales, new urban initiatives, innovation in sustainable development and the role of the European Union in spatial planning and environment policy.

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In just 30 minutes this practical pocket book will show you how to: get your facts and figures right; identify your market and competition and present the information professionally. Expert advice and handy checklists ensure that you are on the right track - and one step closer to the business of your dreams!

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Business plans are an essential feature of modern business. They are required to raise finance for a new venture, sell a business and provide a blueprint for management in the future. This practical guide to writing a plan covers all the issues involved, such as plan structure, the market, management, financial considerations and risk assessment.

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The first step in starting up a business is to draw up a detailed plan. Most providers of finance for start-ups or expansion insist on seeing a business plan before they will even consider the necessary funding. It is also necessary for entrepreneurs to clarify their aims and objectives, and a plan is a good way of achieving this. A business plan is essential - it provides a blueprint for the future of a company and a benchmark against which to measure growth.

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This book is written from the US retail perspective but most of it is relevant to the UK entrepreneur seeking to set up a first shop. The sections on lease negotiation, choosing a location, merchandising and good retail practice are excellent. This author has been there and done it, as opposed to listening to  a bank "business development officer". There is no UK book quite like it.

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Despite their rather misleading titles, the "For Dummies" series of books are surprising comprehensive and some of the best in their fields. Written in the main for the US market, many such as this one, have a real relevance to the UK. Packed with proven strategies from US retail industry's best sales trainer it includes step-by-step instructions to take you from start-up to success story "This must-have guide brings Rick's knowledge of the retail industry to life." Dying to open up a retail business but scared to even start? Relax! Let retail marketing guru Rick Segel show you the way.

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"SPLAM! Successful Property Letting And Management" is designed specifically for anyone considering buying, letting and managing residential property in England and Wales. This book also includes many hints and tips for property people everywhere, such as how to deal with difficult tenants, how to locate and gain new properties and how to introduce new revenue streams. Additionally there is a section regarding developing into 'Real Estate and Estate Agency'.

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Business Plan Pro 2004 is the best selling, most used business planning software available. Whether your business is large or small, established or start-up, this software has everything you need to produce a great looking, professional business plan that gets results. With over 400 sample business plans, plus instructions and examples at every step, you never need to worry about writer's block.
400 editable sample plans, Built-in PlanWizard walks you through from start to finish, Export to Adobe .PDF, MS Word, MS Excel, and more
Import from Quickbooks, Includes SBA loan documents and large database of venture capital firms, 400 editable sample plans, Built-in PlanWizard walks you through from start to finish, Export to Adobe .PDF, MS Word, MS Excel, and more, Import from Quickbooks 

A good business plan is the difference between success and not even getting the chance to try. This international bestseller is THE ultimate guide to business planning. Whether the goal is raising start-up or development finance for a new business, The Definitive Business Plan will help you deliver the information that the decision-makers are really looking for.
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A US book but with relevance to the UK. The authors take the mystery out of writing a winning business plan. They make it easy to identify the necessary points and create a business plan to show to investors and potential partners. The book was easy to read and very well written.

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Provide comprehensive tools for small business financial management in five key segments: Retail, Not for Profit, Building Contractors, Consultant and Property Management. Features:

• Set up and track multiple properties
• Set up and track multiple tenants
• Set up and track rental rates by property
• Track vacancies by property or across all
• Manage deposits
• Manage leases, and your repairs Enhancements:
• 6 new Property Management specific reports
• Property Management Menu and Navigator
• Property Management Charts of Accounts
• Form Customisations and Designs

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Industry Standard Accounting Software, Sage Instant Accounts makes bookkeeping a straightforward task for small businesses, letting you record, control and examine your finances quickly and easily. Instant Accounts products are ideal for small companies of every type, including sole traders and new start-ups. Sage Instant Accounts products have all of the usual accounting ledgers and they do your double-entry bookkeeping for you. Routine tasks are made simple and straightforward; for example, when you fill in your VAT Return, you fill in the details on a screen that looks like the VAT Return you send to the tax office.

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The Lloyds TSB Small Business Guide is a financial advisor, tax adviser, management consultant and property agent rolled into one. Now in its 15th edition, the book has been expanded to include the latest information on the UK economy and small business tax regulations.

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The new edition of this handbook offers a guide to sustainable small and medium enterprise (SME) growth. It charts the entire life-span of a small-business from initial idea, through raising finance, business planning, running the business, growth and finally exit. .  More Information/Buy Now

A practical guide for tenants of commercial property which aims to help businesses protect their own interests, minimising their property occupation costs and thereby increasing business profits.  More Information/Buy Now

Setting up a limited company may be the ideal vehicle for business expansion, but nevertheless the prospect can appear daunting. This fully revised guide lays out all the procedures required for setting up and administering a limited company.

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Explains what you need to know to set up a private limited company. It provides all the necessary official forms, together with sample letters and other documents specially drafted to suit a small company.

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Many businesses are run through companies but there are legal implications, and careful consideration is required before forming a limited company. This guide sets out the pros and cons, and how to proceed. It includes advice on banking, PAYE, auditing and accounting.

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If you are planning to set up your own business, you need the best possible information on which to base your plans. This updated handbook aims to set you on the right track. It offers advice on: deciding which product or service to offer; raising the necessary finance; choosing the most appropriate way to set yourself up.

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Amazon site 5 star rated guide to winning at negotiations - particularly suited to commercial (business) landlords and tenants. 

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Amazon site 5 star rated guide to taking action in the Small Claims Court. Ideal guide for landlords and tenants.  

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A book for those who are seriously considering buying and running their own shop.

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A guide to the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 for small businesses. It seeks to help the small business draw up a quality plan that will allow them to meet the challenges of the market place. This edition is revised and updated, and features more information on quality control.

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This guide provides information on how to comply with the fire safety legislation which applies to most places of work in the UK. Although written for the layman, fire safety professionals should also find it of use when looking at the application of the law and how it may be compiled.

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Conforming with the minimum legal standards on health and safety regulation is generally no longer regarded as sufficient for the effective and safe running of any business. Increasingly, health and safety has come to be seen as an essential component of good business practice. 

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Gives guidance on the steps involved in approving fire safety of building work to meet requirements of two regulatory regimes. It explains the steps involved in approving fire safety aspects of building work and the interaction between building regulations and other statutory safety requirements.

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This publication is aimed at employers and the self-employed in all industries. It gives guidance on the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)                             More Information/Buy Now

This pack helps to prepare a business partnership agreement.

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The fifth edition of the textbook on the formation, regulation and dissolution of partnerships governed by the Partnership Act of 1890, incorporates a number of recent decisions of the UK courts on partnership law. It includes a chapter on the newly available Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).

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A useful US publication of which the author say, "After working with real estate agents for over a decade on business planning, I perfected a system for planning that's easy and effective.My book has dozens of ideas, too, on marketing tactics great agents use to increase their businesses."

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Many of our visitors aspire to working in property and starting their own agency. This US title is one of the few on the market to offer advice in this business.

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Written for would-be and current B&B owners, this guide helps you assess the viability of starting and running your own B&B, with tools to make the most of your opportunities.

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This fourth edition guide to opening and running a bed and breakfast covers all the bases, including evaluating a home's assets and liabilities, determining charges for services, insurance, taxes, legal liabilities, advertising and promotion, working with reservation services, and much more. Now features: new chapters on using the Internet and online marketing resource considerations; and a completely updated appendix on marketing and promoting.

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Designed for the lay person as well the professional, this hands-on guide provides information on the practical and legal requirements of running their own flat management company, dealing with day-to-day issues as well as what to do when things go wrong. Incorporating changes to the law since the last edition was published in 1993, the book also includes examples of model letters to residents, AGM agenda and minutes together with commonly used company forms.

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This handbook gives practical advice on all aspects of buying and letting holiday homes - including holiday flats, cottages and larger self-catering complexes. It includes useful addresses, web sites and further reading.

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This fully revised edition of this well-known text by an experienced author, consultant and educator follows the structure and approach which has proved so successful since its first publication in 1980. The book examines the hotel as a business providing commercial hospitality. It focuses on markets, money and people, and uses examples from hotel operations throughout the world. Published in association with the Caterer & Hotelkeeper

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Buying and Running a Small Hotel: The Complete Guide to Setting Up and Managing Your Own Hotel, Guest House or B&B  by Ken Parker

Recommended by The National Council of Hotel Associations, this revised edition of the text provides practical guidance on all aspects of buying and running a small hotel. It features examples, case studies, checklists, and specimen documents.

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Explains exactly what franchising is, what the franchisor looks for and what a franchisee should check out before signing up. It contains examples of franchises and a comprehensive list of franchise opportunities. This edition is revised and updated.

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Franchises are one of the fastest growing segments of small businesses in the UK. This guide offers advice to would-be entrepreneurs ranging from choosing the right franchise to buying, managing and expanding a franchise business, preparing business plans, location, advertising and cash flow.

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Comprehensive guide to setting up and running a franchise operation - as US book but some excellent advice for UK

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Chasing debts is a pain which all businesses can do without. Unfortunately, unpaid bills are an all too frequent problem for business owners and managers. This guide provides expert advice and tips on resolving disputes, reducing the risks of bad debt, getting money out of reluctant payers, letter cycles, credit insurance and export credit.

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