Business premises

Some businesses need a high street location whilst others can be run from home. Understand the key factors from cost to location, size to security.

There are many types of premises to buy, lease or licence from shops to warehouses. Discover how to find commercial premises for your business.

Your cash, stock, equipment and data can be targeted by criminals. Insurance and robust security can help. Learn how to keep your premises secure.

Moving premises can be highly disruptive. It's important to plan how you can resume work with a minimum of time lost. Here's what to consider.

Emma Jones of Enterprise Nation provides practical tips about setting up a dedicated and efficient home-based office for your new business.

Rolling out of bed and starting work sounds idyllic but successfully running a business from home takes discipline and organisational skills.

Are your premises feeling cramped, cluttered or shabby? Follow our tips to give them - and your staff - a new lease of life.

Don't let your business be stopped in its tracks by burst pipes, boiler breakdowns or huge bills. Use our checklist to prepare for cold weather.

Communications and computing technology mean many businesses can operate from almost anywhere if they have access to a reliable internet connection.

Finding premises is not easy for start-ups. Josepha Chakra of Sloane Brothers Frozen Yoghurt Co had to do a lot of legwork to find the right location.

Criminals are continually looking for more ingenious ways to rob honest, hardworking business owners. So how can you limit the risk you face?