Legalities

Legal requirements and regulations for running a collectibles business in the UK. Articles cover employment law, pricing strategies, fraud prevention and local authority requirements.

Credit Card Fraud and Your Small Business

Protect your small business from credit card fraud with practical steps to reduce risk when taking online and phone payments.

Employing Staff in Your Own Business

How to hire your first employees and handle the legal requirements of running a small business.

Legal Issues of Running a Business

Small business owners need to understand health and safety laws, liability coverage, and other legal requirements before launching their company.

Paying Yourself a Wage from Business Earnings

How much should you pay yourself from your business—enough to survive or what you're actually worth.

Seeking Business Help from the Bank

Banks want solid numbers before they'll fund your business idea, so get your proposal and finances in order first.

Seeking Business Help from Your Local Council

Your local council's economic development team can help with business advice, funding plans, and understanding local regulations.

Setting Prices for Your Collectibles

Balance your collectibles prices with business costs to boost profits without pricing out customers.

Shoplifting Laws and Your Rights

Know your rights as a shop owner when dealing with shoplifting and how to prevent theft in your store.