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Unlike even the most ethical of other start-ups, social enterprises have environmental or social values at the very core of everything they do.

How to start a business: everything you need to know, from choosing a business name and registering a company to writing a business plan.

Strategy simply means having a plan of action to get your business to where you want it to be. The key is to focus on what you're trying to achieve.

To avoid the risk of late payment - or no payment at all - it's essential to vet the people you offer credit to and make your terms clear.

Chartered certified accountant Raphael Coman of Coman & Co answers some key questions about tax returns, including important deadlines.

Once a patent has been obtained, the inventor has a monopoly on exploiting the invention for up to 20 years. We find out how to go about it.

It takes skill, but training, practice and experience can help anyone get better at selling. Andrew Milbourn, sales director of Kiss the Fish, explains.

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

You must check that every employee has the right to work in the UK. Penalties for each illegal worker are considerable and you could face up to five years in prison.

Convincing people to finance your start-up isn't easy. James Oakes explains what potential investors look for - and what turns them off.