Turning Idea Into Business
Below you will find a list of useful materials appropriate for each category. By clicking on the individual material you will then be able to view a document summary and the option to download.
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Market Research
Researching and developing your business idea
Market research and market reports
Business Planning
Preparing a business plan
Choosing the right name
A summary about franchises, social enterprises, co-operatives and charities
All You Need to Know About Franchising
All You Need to Know About Social Enterprise
Renting business premises
Buying business premises
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property protection overseas
Patents and their benefits
Protecting your trade marks
Understanding copyright
Registered design and design right
Software copyright and licenses
Business names and domain names
Legal Entity
Becoming a sole trader
Forming a partnership, limited liability partnership or limited company
Financing The Business
Choosing the right finance
Regional Funding
Networking
Learning through networking with others