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Wondering if you can start a business? Sarah Giblin, founder of RiutBags, answers common start up questions from would-be entrepreneurs.

Laura Clarke, partner at WBW Solicitors, answers key questions about franchise agreements and says the agreement needs to be in writing.

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.

Cash flow is vital to every business. Rory MccGwire explores ways you can improve your business's cash flow from using accounting software to increasing sales, stock control to reviewing pricing.

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

The content your business creates can be of significant value. So, how can you check whether it is being plagiarised and what can you do to stop it?

Use published market research and your own research to get data you need to target new opportunities, and understand your customer's wants and needs.

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

Workplace policies covering areas like homeworking, holidays and sickness pay can save you a lot of time and effort and can help avoid misunderstandings or more serious employee disputes.

Ben Dyer offers advice on growing your trade business, covering everything from recruiting new staff to marketing and generating leads.