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Running a business

A selection of our resources that can help you navigate the challenges of running a business.

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Need to know

Business start-up and finance Our latest features, books, articles and guides on sources of business finance and support for business start-ups.
Company law Find books, articles and online resources on company law in the UK.
Succession planning Advice on exit strategies and preparing your business for long-term success.

Employment contracts

Employment contracts Dealing with employment or labour contracts is a specialist area of employment law and often a complicated one. On this page you can find articles, books and online resources providing guidance, news and background information.
Contract of employment template
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  • 20 Dec 2018
Free, downloadable contract of employment template from Clarkslegal. It provides wording for setting out job title, duties and place of work, the start date, and the length of any probationary period.

Business continuity

Business Continuity Management Toolkit
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  • 20 Dec 2018
The Cabinet Office's guide to Business Continuity Management techniques. Business Continuity Management is about identifying those parts of your organisation that you can’t afford to lose and planning how to maintain these, if an incident occurs.
Business continuity for small and medium sized businesses
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  • 20 Dec 2018
British Standard Institute's ISO 22301 can help small and medium sized businesses manage the risks that threaten the smooth running of a business and ensure its survival in the event of disruption.
Business continuity planning Books, articles, guides and links on preparing for business risks.

Running productive meetings

Managing meetings Find out how to run better meetings, how to chair meetings, take minutes and participate more effectively with our selection of books, articles and online resources.

Further business resources

The most up-to-date thought leadership, insights, technical resources and professional guidance to support ICAEW members working in industry with their professional development.
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Resources for ICAEW members in business