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Essential points to consider when opening a new businessGet Started is Blackpool councilrsquos One Stop service for residents (or people wishing to open a business in Blackpool) where they can receive help and advice to open a business or develop an existing oneGet Started can be contacted on 01253 477147 Contents1 The Business Plan

2 The Business Structure 3 Business tax- cash basis system 4 Business records if yoursquore self-employed 5 Pay your Self-Assessment tax bill 6 Running a business from home 7 Research

8 Trading standards Law 9 Food Standards Agency

10 Health and Safety

11 Find the right business premises

12 Trade Marks protect your brand

13 Intellectual property and your work

14 Patenting your invention 15 Business Rates

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1 The Business Plan

Your business plan should sum upbull What your goods or services will provide that a potential customer might need

bull Howyourbusinesscannotonlymeetthatneedbutmakeaprofit

Why a business plan is importantPutting your business plan in a document will enable you to fully consider every aspect of your chosen idea for a business identify challenges and opportunities you might face whilst allow you to monitor the progress yoursquore making

Your business plan is something you should revisit and update as your organisation grows

Getting fundingAnyfinanceproviderwillwanttoseeyourbusinessplanbeforetheywillofferyoufundingWritewithyourplanfirstlyforyourselfbutwithyourpotentialfinanceprovideinmindastheywillwanttoknowthatyourbusinessisviableandassuchyouwillhavetheabilitytorepayanyfinanceprovidedUseclearconciselanguagesothatitcan be understood by readers

PlanningYourplanshouldessentiallyconcentrateon3keyareasmarketingoperationsandfinanceRegularrevisityourplan to assess where you are and make changes where necessary

Returningtoyourbusinessplaneverythreemonthswillallowyoutoseeyourprogressandassessproblemsyoufacedthatyoumaynothaveknownaboutwhenyoufirstwroteyourbusinessplan

Be a specialist in your sectorYouneedtohaveconfidencethatyouhavetheskillsandabilitiestorunthebusinessthatyouhavechosenaswell as in the industry and the local area you are planning on starting a business in

ClarityMake your business plan and your business objectives clear and try not to be too overly optimistic with any financialtargetsFocusonthekeyfundamentalsofyourbusinessrsquoexpenditureandincome


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IN BUSINESS IN BLACKPOOL

1 The Business Plan


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Thisisimportantforanypotentialfinanceprovidersreviewingyourplanbutalsowillhelpyoufocusinonwhatisfundamentally important to your business

Writing in good clear and concise language is important A well-written business plan shows any readers that you have a professional and serious approach

Researching your ideaSome of the key factors you research and understand include

bull Know who your customers are where they are and they want

bull Knowwhoyourcompetitorsarewheretheyarelocatedwhattheyoffercustomersandhowyoucancompete

bull Considerandlegalorlocallegislationthatmayaffectyou

Market research is an ongoing and continuous objective otherwise you are only as knowledgeable as the last time you researched

Never be afraid to seek helpAnexampleofanareawheremanyseemtostruggleisnumbersandfiguresndashadmittingthisasaweaknessin your business plan allows you to show how you intend to overcome it You can overcome this by seeking professional help from people such as a bookkeeper or an accountant which is often quite inexpensive

Before you start writing a business plan here are some points to consider

bull Canyouclearlydefinewhatyourbusinessdoes

bull Whatproductsorserviceyouwillprovideincludingcoststoproduceandsellingprice

bull Whoyourcustomersareandwhatmarketingtechniqueswillusetoreachthem

bull Whatstart-upcostsincludingallpurchasesandexpensesneededtogetyourbusinessstartedwillyouneed

bull Whoisyourmaincompetitionandwhatcanyourbusinesscandobetter

bull Whatareyourstrengthsandweaknesses

bull Ifyourbusinessplandoesnrsquotworkwhatisyourbackupplan

Click below to view a business plan template which you can utilise

ISO_ Forms_Business Plan template

2 The Business Structure


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Therearedifferenttypesofbusinessstructureforyoutoconsiderwhenyouopenabusinessasfollows-

YoumustchooseastructureforyourbusinessThisstructurewilldefineyourlegalresponsibilitieslike

bull Thepaperworkyoumustfillinwhenyoucommencetrading

bull How to manage and pay any taxes due

bull Howyoucanpersonallytakeanyprofitsyourbusinessmakes

bull Your personal liability if any should your business fail or make a loss

Sole TraderAsasoletraderyourunyourownbusinessasanindividualYoucankeepallyourbusinessrsquosprofitsafteryoursquovepaid tax on them

YoucanemploystafflsquoSoletraderrsquomeansyoursquoreresponsibleforthebusinessnotthatyouhavetoworkalone

Yoursquore personally responsible for any losses your business makes

a Tax responsibilities

You must

bull send a Self Assessment tax return every year

bull pay Income Taxontheprofitsyourbusinessmakes

bull pay National Insurance

You must also register for VAT if you expect your takings to be more than pound83000 a year

b Registering as a sole trader

RegisterassoonasyoucanafterstartingyourbusinessAtthelatestyoushouldregisterby5Octoberinyourbusinessrsquos second tax year

Example

If you start working as a sole trader between April 2016 and March 2017 you should register before 5 October 2017

If you register later than this you wonrsquot get a penalty as long as you send your Self- Assessment tax return and pay your bill on time



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c How to register

This depends on your circumstances

New sole trader whorsquos not sent tax returns before

TellHMRevenueandCustoms(HMRC)youwanttobeasoletraderbyregistering as a new business Yoursquoll register for Self-Assessment tax returns and Class 2 National Insurance at the same time

Yoursquoll then be able to report your self-employment income through a tax return after the end of each tax year

New sole trader whorsquos sent tax returns before

You may have sent Self-Assessment tax returns before as an individual eg for rental or investment income

You now need to register as self-employed and for Class 2 National Insurance using form CWF1 You can keep your existing Self-Assessment account

Youneedyour10-digitUniqueTaxpayerReference(UTR)fromwhenyouregisteredforSelf-AssessmentsoHMRCcanlinkyouraccounts

YoucanfindyourUTRonprevioustaxreturnsyouronline accountorotherdocumentsfromHMRCIfyoucanrsquotfinditcalltheSelf-Assessmenthelpline

Formersoletraderwhowantstostartupagain

You need to reregister using form CWF1YoursquollneedyourUTRforthesamereasonsasnewsoletradersalreadyin Self-Assessment

d How long it takes

Allow10workingdaystocompletetheregistrationprocessbecauseHMRCneedstopostyouanactivationcodeYoursquollbepromptedforthiswhenyoufirstlogintoyouronline account (also known as a Government Gateway account)

e Sole traders running and naming their business

If yoursquore a sole trader you run your own business as an individual and are self-employed

You can take on staff - being a sole trader means yoursquore responsible for the business not that you have to work alone



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Your responsibilities

Yoursquore responsible for

bull Keeping records of your businessrsquos sales and expenses

bull Sending a self-assessment tax return every year

bull Paying Income TaxonyourprofitsandclassClass 2 and Class 4 National Insurance

bull Your business debts

bull Bills for anything you buy for your business

bull registering for VAT if your turnover reaches the national Insurance Threshold

bull RegisteringwiththeConstruction Industry Scheme (CIS) if yoursquore a contractor or sub-contractor in the construction industry

f Naming your business

You can use your own name or trade under a business name - read the rules for naming your business

Youmustincludeyourownnameandbusinessname(ifyouhaveone)onanyofficialpaperworklikeinvoices and letters

Limited companyA limited company is an organisation that you can set up to run your business - itrsquos responsible in its own right for everythingitdoesanditsfinancesareseparatetoyourpersonalfinances

AnyprofititmakesisownedbythecompanyafteritpaysCorporation Tax The company can then share its profits

Ownership

Everylimitedcompanyhaslsquomembersrsquo-thepeopleororganisationswhoownsharesinthecompany

Directors are responsible for running the company Directors often own shares but they donrsquot have to

Legal responsibilities

There are many legal responsibilities involved with being a director and running a limited company



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Types of company

Limited by shares

MostlimitedcompaniesarelsquolimitedbysharesrsquoThismeansthattheshareholdersrsquoresponsibilitiesforthecompanyrsquosfinancialliabilitiesarelimitedtothevalueofsharesthattheyownbuthavenrsquotpaidfor

Company directors arenrsquot personally responsible for debts the business canrsquot pay if it goes wrong as long as they havenrsquot broken the law

Example

A company limited by shares issues 100 shares valued at pound1 each when itrsquos set up Its 2 shareholders own 50 shares each and have both paid in full for 25 of these

If the company goes bust the maximum the shareholders have to pay towards its outstanding bills is pound50 - the value of the remaining 25 shares that theyrsquove each not paid for

Private company limited by guarantee

Directorsorshareholdersfinanciallybacktheorganisationuptoaspecificamountifthingsgowrong

Public limited company

The companyrsquos shares are traded publicly on a market such as the London Stock Exchange

You can also consider setting up a private unlimited company as an alternative legal structure Directors or shareholders are liable for all debts if things go wrong

How to set up a limited company

You must register the company with Companies HouseandletHMRevenueandCustoms(HMRC)knowwhenthe company starts business activities

Readmoreaboutsetting up a private limited company

Tax responsibilities

Everyfinancialyearthecompanymust

bull put together statutory accounts

bull send Companies House a confirmation statement (previously annual return)

bull sendHMRCaCompany Tax Return



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The company must register for VAT if you expect its takings to be more than pound83000 a year

If yoursquore a director of a limited company you must

bull fillinaSelf Assessment tax return every year

bull pay tax and National Insurance through the PAYE system if the company pays you a salary

lsquoOrdinaryrsquo business partnership

In a business partnership you and your business partner (or partners) personally share responsibility for your business

YoucanshareallyourbusinessrsquosprofitsbetweenthepartnersEachpartnerpaystaxontheirshareoftheprofits

PartnershipsinScotland(knownaslsquofirmsrsquo)aredifferentandhavealsquolegalpersonalityrsquoseparatefromtheindividualpartners


Yoursquore personally responsible for your share of

bull any losses your business makes

bull bills for things you buy for your business like stock or equipment

You can set up a limited partnership or limited liability partnership if you donrsquot want to be personally responsible for a businessrsquo losses

ApartnerdoesnrsquothavetobeanactualpersonForexamplealimitedcompanycountsasalsquolegalpersonrsquoandcan also be a partner in a partnership

YoumustchooseanameforyourpartnershipandregisteritwithHMRevenueandCustoms(HMRC)


The nominated partner must send a partnership Self-Assessment tax return every year

All the partners must

bull Send a personal Self-Assessment tax return every year

bull PayIncomeTaxontheirshareofthepartnershiprsquosprofits

bull Pay National Insurance

The partnership will also have to register for VAT if you expect its takings to be more than pound83000 a year



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Limited partnership and limited liability partnershipYourliabilityforbusinessdebtdiffersdependingonwhetheryoursquorealimitedpartnershiporlimitedliabilitypartnership (LLP)

YoucanshareallthebusinessrsquosprofitsbetweenthepartnersEachpartnerpaystaxontheirshareoftheprofits

Limited partnerships

The liability for debts that canrsquot be paid in a limited partnership is split among partners

Partnersrsquoresponsibilitiesdifferas

bull lsquoGeneralrsquopartnerscanbepersonallyliableforallthepartnershipsrsquodebts

bull lsquoLimitedrsquopartnersareonlyliableuptotheamounttheyinitiallyinvestinthebusiness

bull General partners are also responsible for managing the business

Readmoreabouthow to set up and run a limited partnership

Limited liability partnerships (LLPs)

The partners in an LLP arenrsquot personally liable for debts the business canrsquot pay - their liability is limited to the amount of money they invest in the business

PartnersrsquoresponsibilitiesandshareoftheprofitsaresetoutinanLLPagreementlsquoDesignatedmembersrsquohaveextra responsibilities

Readmoreabouthowtoset up and run an LLP

Tax for limited liability and limited partnerships

Every year the partnership must send a partnership Self Assessment tax returntoHMRevenueandCustoms(HMRC)


bull Send a Personal Self Assessment tax return every year

bull Pay Income Taxontheirshareofthepartnershiprsquosprofits


You must also register the partnership for VAT if you expect your businessrsquos takings to be more than pound83000 a year



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Unincorporated associationAnlsquounincorporatedassociationrsquoisanorganisationsetupthroughanagreementbetweenagroupofpeoplewhocometogetherforareasonotherthantomakeaprofitegavoluntarygrouporasportsclub

You donrsquot need to register an unincorporated association and it doesnrsquot cost anything to set one up

Individual members are personally responsible for any debts and contractual obligations

IftheassociationdoesstarttradingandmakesaprofityoursquollneedtopayCorporation TaxandfileaCompany Tax Return in the same way as a limited company

Change your business structureWhat you need to do depends on the type of business if yoursquore VAT-registered and if you employ people

Set up the new structure

Followthenormalstepstosettingupasa

bull sole trader

bull business partnership

bull limited company

bull limited partnership

bull limited liability partnership (LLP)

Tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

IfyoursquoreVAT-registeredyoumusttellHMRCwithin30daysofthechangeorelseyoursquollfaceapenalty

You will need to either

bull cancel your VAT registration and re-register

bull transfer your existing VAT registration

You can do this online or send a formtoHMRCbypostTheaddressisontheform

If you employ people yoursquoll also need to talk to HMRC about the change

Sell your business

If yoursquore a self-employed sole trader in a partnership or own a limited company there are certain rules you must follow when you sell your business

Close an existing structure

If you want to close down your existing business structure follow the usual steps



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To no longer be a sole trader

Yoursquoll need to

bull tell HMRC yoursquore no longer going to be self-employed and theyrsquoll cancel your Class 2 National Insurance contributions

bull complete a Self Assessment tax return as usual (yoursquoll then start to submit tax returns the next year for your new business structure)

To close a business partnership

Yoursquollneedtomakesureyournominatedpartnerfillsinatax return when the partnership ends

If the business partnership will continue without you as a partner you must still complete a Self Assessment tax return as usual Yoursquoll then start to submit tax returns the next year for your new business structure

To close a limited company

Yoursquoll either need to close your limited company or make it dormant

Changing to a public limited company or an unlimited company

The guidance has information on changing a limited company to a public limited or unlimited company

3 Business Tax Cash Basis system


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OverviewlsquoCashbasisrsquoisawaytoworkoutyourincomeandexpensesforyourSelfAssessmenttax return if yoursquore a sole trader or partner

Why use cash basis

If you run a small business cash basis accounting may suit you better than traditional accounting

This is because you only need to declare money when it comes in and out of your business At the end of the tax year you wonrsquot have to pay Income Tax on money you didnrsquot receive in your accounting period

Example

Youinvoicedsomeoneon15March2016butdidnrsquotreceivethemoneyuntil30April2016Recordthisincomeforthe 2016 to 2017 tax year

When cash basis might not suit your business

Cash basis probably wonrsquot suit you if you

bull want to claim interest or bank charges of more than pound500 as an expense

bull run a business thatrsquos more complex eg you have high levels of stock

bull needtogetfinanceforyourbusiness-abankcouldasktoseeaccountsdrawnupusingtraditionalaccountingto see what you owe and are due before agreeing a loan

bull havelossesthatyouwanttooffsetagainstothertaxableincome(lsquosidewayslossreliefrsquo)

Talk to a tax professional (eg an accountant) or legal adviser if you need help

4 Business records if yoursquore self-employed


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OverviewYou must keep records of your business income and expenses for your tax return if yoursquore self-employed as a

bull sole trader

bull partner in a business partnership

Yoursquoll also need to keep records of your personal income

If yoursquore the nominated partner in a partnership you must also keep records for the partnership

Therearedifferentrulesonkeepingrecordsforlimited companies

Accounting methods

Yoursquoll need to choose an accounting method

Traditional accounting

Many businesses use traditional accounting where you record income and expenses by the date you invoiced or were billed

Example

You invoiced a customer on 28 March 2016 You record that invoice for the 2015 to 2016 tax year - even if you didnrsquot receive the money until the next tax year

What records to keep

Yoursquoll need to keep records of

bull all sales and income

bull all business expenses

bull VAT records if yoursquore registered for VAT

bull PAYE records if you employ people

bull records about your personal income

Why you keep records

You donrsquot need to send your records in when you submit your tax return but you need to keep them so you can

bull workoutyourprofitorlossforyourtaxreturn

bull showthemtoHMRevenueandCustoms(HMRC)ifasked

You must make sure your records are accurate



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Keep proof

Types of proof include

bull all receipts for goods and stock

bull bank statements chequebook stubs

bull sales invoices till rolls and bank slips

If yoursquore using traditional accounting

As well as the standard records yoursquoll also need to keep further records so that your tax return includes

bull what yoursquore owed but havenrsquot received yet

bull what yoursquove committed to spend but havenrsquot paid out yet eg yoursquove received an invoice but havenrsquot paid it yet

bull the value of stock and work in progress at the end of your accounting period

bull your year end bank balances

bull how much yoursquove invested in the business in the year

bull how much money yoursquove taken out for your own use

How long to keep your records

You must keep your records for at least 5 years after the 31 January submission deadline of the relevant tax year HMRevenueandCustoms(HMRC)maycheck your records to make sure yoursquore paying the right amount of tax

Example

If you sent your 2013 to 2014 tax return online by 31 January 2015 you must keep your records until at least the end of January 2020

Very late returns

If you send your tax return more than 4 years after the deadline yoursquoll need to keep your records for 15 months after you send your tax return



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If your records are lost stolen or destroyed

IfyoucanrsquotreplaceyourrecordsyoumustdoyourbesttoprovidefiguresTellHMRCwhenyoufileyourtaxreturn if yoursquore using

bull estimatedfigures-yourbestguesswhenyoucanrsquotprovidetheactualfigures

bull provisionalfigures-yourtemporaryestimatedfigureswhileyouwaitforactualfigures(yoursquollalsoneedtosubmitactualfigureswhenavailable)

5 Pay your Self-Assessment tax bill


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Overview

The deadlines for paying your tax bill are

bull 31 January - for any tax you owe for the previous tax year (known as a balancing payment) and your firstpayment on account

bull 31 July for your second payment on account

If you prefer to pay regularly throughout the year you can use a budget payment plan

Ways to pay

MakesureyoupayHMRevenueandCustoms(HMRC)bythedeadlineYoursquollbechargedinterestandmayhaveto pay a penalty if your payment is late

The time you need to allow depends on how you pay

Same or next day

bull online or telephone banking(FasterPayments)

bull CHAPS

bull by debit or credit card online

bull at your bank or building society

bull at the Post Office

Youneedapaying-inslipfromHMRCtopayatabankbuildingsocietyorPostOffice

3 working days

bull Bacs

bull DirectDebit(ifyoursquovesetoneupwithHMRCbefore)

bull by cheque through the post

5 working days

bull Direct Debit(ifyouhavenrsquotsetoneupwithHMRCbefore)

IfthedeadlinefallsonaweekendorbankholidaymakesureyourpaymentreachesHMRConthelastworkingday before (unless yoursquore paying by Faster Payments or by debit or credit card)

6 Running a business from home


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You may need permission or separate insurance to run a home business and yoursquoll need to check if you have to pay business rates

Permissions

To run a business from your home you may need permission from your

bull mortgage provider or landlord

bull local planning office - eg if yoursquore planning on making major alterations to your home

Planning permission

You do not necessarily need planning permission to work from home The key test is whether the overall character of the dwelling will change as a result of the business

Iftheanswertoanyofthefollowingquestionsislsquoyesrsquothenpermissionwillprobablybeneeded

bull Willyourhomenolongerbeusedmainlyasaprivateresidence

bull Willyourbusinessresultinamarkedriseintrafficorpeoplecalling

bull Willyourbusinessinvolveanyactivitiesunusualinaresidentialarea

bull Will your business disturb your neighbours at unreasonable hours or create other forms of nuisance such as noiseorsmells

Whateverbusinessyoucarryoutfromyourhomewhetheritinvolvesusingpartofitasabed-sitorforlsquobedandbreakfastrsquoaccommodationusingaroomasyourpersonalofficeprovidingachildmindingserviceforhairdressing dressmaking or music teaching or using buildings in the garden for repairing cars or storing goods connectedwithabusiness-thekeytestisisitstillmainlyahomeorhasitbecomebusinesspremises

IfyouareindoubtyoumayapplytoyourcouncilforaCertificateofLawfulUsefortheproposedactivitytoconfirmitisnotachangeofuseandstillthelawfuluse

Theregulationsdonotdefinethisparticularchangeofuseaslsquomaterialrsquo

Howeverifyourproposedprojectinvolvesworkwhichwillaffectthestructureofthebuildingthemeansofescapeandotherfireprecautionsoraffecttheaccesstoanduseofbuildingstheregulationswillregardyourworkasalsquomaterialalterationrsquo(andthereforelsquoBuildingWorkrsquo)whichmustthencomplywiththeregulations

YoushouldalsocheckwiththelocalfireauthorityusuallytheCountyCounciltoseewhatlsquoon-goingrsquofireprecautions legislation will apply when the building is in use



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Disclaimer

Thisisanintroductoryguideandisnotadefinitivesourceoflegalinformation

ThisguidancerelatestotheplanningregimeforEnglandPolicyinWalesmaydifferIfindoubtcontactyourLocalPlanning Authority

It is advisable to check with blackpool council Licensing-and-permits eg if yoursquore going to get lots of customers or deliveries you want to advertise outside your home or if you need a licence to run your business

Insurance

You may need insurances for your business Home insurance may not cover your business (eg stock computers customers visiting your premises) You can find an authorised insurer on the British Insurance Brokersrsquo Association (BIBA) website

Tax allowances

You can include your business costs in your Self Assessment tax return if yoursquore a sole trader or part of a business partnership

You can claim a proportion of the cost of things like council tax heating lighting phone calls and broadband You canuseaflatratetocalculate your simplified allowable expenses

You may need to pay Capital Gains Tax on the part of your property you used for your business if you sell your home

Business rates

You may have to pay business rates on the part of your property that you use for your business

ThisdependsonwhethertheValuationOfficeAgency(VOA)(localassessorinScotland)hasgivenarateablevalueto a part of your home

Yoursquoll still have to pay Council Tax on the rest of your property

To check if you have to pay business rates contact the VOA

Valuation Office Agency

03000 501 501 (England)

03000 505 505 (Wales)

Find out about call charges

You may qualify for small business rate relief if your property has a rateable value of pound12000 or less

The Government announced changes to the amount of rate relief for Tax year 20172018

Businessesinpremiseswitharateablevalueofpound12000andbelowwillreceive100percentreliefwhilefirmswitha rateable value between pound12000 and pound15000 will be given tapered relief

ThechangewillcomeintoeffectfromApril2017



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Health and safety

Yoursquoll need to manage health and safety as you would with any other business

Managing health and safety doesnrsquot have to be complicated costly or time-consuming In fact itrsquos easier than you think If you have taken reasonable steps to prevent accidents or harm to your employees (and the injury or illness was caused after 1 October 2013) you shouldnrsquot have to pay compensation

Formanybusinessesallthatrsquosrequiredisabasicseriesofpracticaltasksthatprotectpeoplefromharmandatthe same time protect the future success and growth of your business

In general health and safety laws apply to all businesses As an employer or a self-employed person you are responsible for health and safety in your business Health and safety laws are there to protect you your employees and the public from workplace dangers

7 Research


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Researching your idea

The internet is an excellent place to research your idea as is the local library Below are a couple of places that you can conduct useful research and work towards completion of your business plan

Cobra (complete business reference adviser)

1 You will need a Blackpool Council library card number to access Cobra and conduct research to complete a business plan (You will need to be a Blackpool resident)

2 Please go to Blackpool Council website at wwwblackpoolgovuk and join the library if you are not a member

a In the top right hand corner you will see a search function Please type in Join the library

b This will take you to join the library in the search results click on the link

c Please now click on the join the library box

d Join the library

3 Please type wwwblackpoolgovuk in your google search bar

4 In the top right hand corner you will see a search function Please type in the word cobra

5 This will take you to a page containing the following link- online information and learning services

6 Please click on this link

7 This will take you to a page that will include a table headed information links please click on the word cobra(CompleteBusinessReferenceAdviser)

8 You will be asked to type in the library card membership number on the next page Please do so now

9 Pleasenowfindyourbusinessbytypingthenameofyourbusinesstypeinthesearchboxlocatedinthe top right hand corner or you could search for it using the browse the cobra index in the centre of the page Either way works

10 We are now in a position to research our business

11 PleasetakeafewminutestoreadtheBusinessOpportunityProfile

12 Youmayfinditeasiertoclickonlsquopdfrsquobuttonasthisisamoreuseableformatforcutandpastingintoyourbusiness plan

7 Research


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13 YouwillfindheadedsectionsintheBusinessOpportunityProfileincludethefollowing-IntroductionWhatqualificationsandskillsarerequiredWhatarethekeymarketissuesandtrendsWhatarethemaintradingissuesLocalauthorityregulationMusicandTVlicensingAlcohollicensingTradeassociationmembershipPremisesandbusinessratesAccessibilitySignageFixturesfittingsandequipmentFirstaidandfiresafetyregulationsStaffingandrecruitmentTaxandIR35PricingtakingpaymentandVATConsumerprotectionregulationsAdvertisingstandardsRecordkeepingdataprotectionandconfidentialityHealthsafetyandhygieneWastedisposalPromotionInsuranceLegislation

14 Youwillnotfindallofthisinformationisnecessaryforyourparticularbusinessanditisyourchoiceonwhat to include

Demographics

Market research requires you to demonstrate all there is to know about the statistics people and places in your chosen area

15 PleasetypethefollowingURLintoyourgooglesearchbarwwwneighbourhoodstatisticsgovuk

16 Please type in the postal code of your business address or if you are working from home the postal code where you live in BOX 1

17 NowldquocheckrdquoWardinBOX2(orLocalAuthorityiffiguresforthewholeofBlackpoolaremorerelevanttoyour business)

18 Now click on BOX 3 search

19 This will take you to a page providing statistics for the ward local authority that you have selected

20 Take time to familiarise yourself with the statistics you can obtain

21 ClickonthefirstlinkheadedCensus

22 Choose the second link headed 2011 Census Key Statistics

23 All the links on this page are useful and dependant on your chosen business relevant

24 ClickonthelinkheadedKeyfiguresfor2011censusKeyStatistics

25 PleasecutandpasterelevantinformationYoumayfindeasiertoclickonthetabheadedldquoPrintthisTablerdquo as this is a more useable format for cut and pasting

26 Please now take time to look at the information you can obtain that refers to your business and complete the form provided

7 Research


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Understand your target market

Online surveys

FrombrandingtoconcepttestingknowwhatyourconsumerswantbytheuseofanonlinesurveyThiswillgiveyou a view on what your target market might be interested in or about your business idea and products

bull Test products measure awareness and build marketing strategies

bull Survey your target market with survey monkey Audience

bull Access smart simple analytics to make data-driven decisions

ThereareanumberofcompaniesthatofferlimitedaccesstofreeservicesforthistypeofactivityYoucancreatea survey asking 10 questions and get responses from 100 people through SurveyMonkey free of charge

Face to Face Surveys

It is a simple process to conduct your own survey locally to establish more information about your demographics likes dislikes and likelihood of them purchasing what you have to sell Simply choose a time and venue and start compiling information via your survey

Always check permission before you conduct on private property such as a shopping centre of store car park

Remembertoomanyquestionsturnspeopleoffespeciallyiftheyarenotrelevant

Advantages of a face to face survey

One of the main reasons why researchers achieve good response rates through this method is the face-to-face nature of the personal interview survey People are more likely to readily answer live questions about the subject (for instance a product) simply because they can actually see touch feel or even taste the product

The data you collect is ldquoLiverdquo ldquoCurrentrdquo ldquoAppropriate to your Businessrdquo whereas data collected from the Internet is often historical and directional

8 Trading standards Law


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Someexcellentguidesthatyoumayfindusefulcanbefoundatwwwbusinesscompanioninfo

We have attached a copy of the various guides provided by the above company which you can access via the links below-

Animals amp agriculture

Consumer contracts

Digital

Distance sales

Food amp drink

Business information other

Good practice

Goods

Off-premises sales

On-premises sales

Pricing amp payment

Product safety

Services

Underage sales

Weights amp measures

IfyoucannotfindtheinformationthatyouarelookingforabovepleasecontactBlackpoolCouncilrsquosTradingStandards team as below

Blackpool Trading Standards

Blackpool Councilrsquos Trading Standards team provides free advice for Blackpool residents who have problems with goods and services they have purchased

Advice is available on 01253 478375 or you can email us at tradingstandardsblackpoolgovuk

Our opening times for telephone advice are

Monday - Thursday 900am - 500pm

Friday900am-430pm



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Non Blackpool residents should call 03454 040506

Face-to-faceadviceisavailablebyappointmentonlyPleasecall01253478375tomakeanappointment

Please note We are able to provide mediation in consumer disputes for elderly and vulnerable residents only

Enforcement

Blackpool Councilrsquos trading standards team enforce a wide range of legislation aimed at protecting consumers or regulating the way businesses conduct themselves We work to prevent under-age sales illegal trading practices doorstep crime and the sale of unsafe or counterfeit goods To ensure compliance with the law regarding goods andserviceswemonitorthetownrsquosbusinessactivitiesbysamplingorlsquotestpurchasingrsquovisitingbusinessesandadvising traders investigating complaints and gathering intelligence

Business advice

To ensure you stay on the right side of the law (and also receive a fair deal yourself) trading standards are here to help you If you are a Blackpool business please contact us for information concerning any of the following areas

bull Age restricted sales

bull Street trading

bull Misleading business practices

bull Counterfeit or unsafe goods

Foranythingelsetomakeareportorformoreindividualadvicepleasefeelfreetogiveusacallon01253478375

ThroughouttheyeartradingstandardsoffertrainingeventsTheseeventsarefreeandaimedatbuildingmutuallybeneficiallinkswiththebusinesscommunity

9 Food Standards Agency


25 OF 51


TheFoodStandardsAgency(FSA)isresponsibleforfoodsafetyandfoodhygieneacrosstheUKItworkswithlocalauthoritiestoenforcefoodsafetyregulationsanditsstaffworkinUKmeatplantstocheckthestandardsarebeing met

Beforeyoustarttradinginthefoodandcateringindustryyoumayfindtheinformationbelowuseful

Starting a food business

This section gives you all the advice you need to start a food business

bull Contact your local authority

bull Registeryourbusiness

bull Checklist for starting up

bull Usefulresources

bull More in this section

Contact your local authority

Before opening get in touch with your local authority They will be able to help you

bull register your food business

bull to plan your business

bull organise waste and recycling collection

bull get appropriate training and tools

Register your business

You should register your premises with the environmental health service at your local authority at least 28 days beforeopeningndashregistrationisfree

Registrationappliestomosttypesoffoodbusinessincludingcateringbusinessesrunfromhomeandmobileortemporary premises such as stalls and vans

If you have more than one premises you will need to register all of them

You can register using the food business registration service on GOVUK



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Checklist for starting up


bull Haveyouregisteredyourpremises

bull Dothedesignandconstructionofyourpremisesmeetlegalrequirement

bull AreyouawareofthemainGeneralFoodLawRequirements

bull Doyoukeepwrittenrecordsofallthesuppliersthatprovideyouwithfoodoranyfoodingredients

bull Haveyouputfoodsafetymanagementproceduresinplaceandareyoukeepingup-to-daterecordsofthese

bull Doyouandyourstaffunderstandtheprinciplesofgoodfoodhygiene

bull Haveyouconsideredhealthandsafetyandfiresafetyarrangements

bull Haveyouregisteredasself-employed

bull DoyouneedtoregisterforVAT

bull Areyoukeepingrecordsofallyourbusinessincomeandexpenses

bull Are you keeping records of your employeesrsquo pay and do you know how to pay their tax and National Insurance contributions

bull Doyoudescribefoodanddrinkaccurately

bull Do you need to apply for a licence to sell alcohol for entertainment for selling hot food and drink late at night orsellingfoodonthestreet

Useful resources

Good food hygiene is essential to help prevent food poisoning and protect your reputation with customers The FSAprovidesresourcestohelpfoodbusinessesproducesafefoodincluding

bull Starting up Your first steps to running a catering business

bull Good hygiene is good for business

bull Food hygiene a guide for businesses

More in this section

Safer food better business

Saferfoodbetterbusiness(SFBB)helpssmallbusinesseswithfoodsafetymanagementproceduresandfoodhygiene regulations



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Food law inspections and your business

If you run a business that makes or prepares food it will be inspected to make sure you are following food law Findoutwhatinspectionsmightinvolveandtheactionthatinspectorscantakeiftheyfindaprobleminyourbusiness

Distance selling guidance for food businesses

TheFSAhasproducedguidanceforfoodbusinessesonsellingfoodfordeliveryThistypeofsellingisknownasdistance selling It includes online selling and mail order

Childminders registration and food

FoodsafetyisveryimportantforchildcarebecausechildrenareavulnerablegroupThismeanschildrencanbemoreseriouslyaffectedbyfoodpoisoningandfoodallergythansomeothergroupsofpeople

Business toolkit for promoting good food hygiene

Tohelpyourfoodbusinessgetthemostoutofitsfoodhygieneratingwersquoveanonlinetoolkitofferingideasonhow to promote hygiene standards and help increase your number of customers who come through the door or order online

How to get the most out of your food hygiene rating



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Getting started

GoodpracticeinhealthandsafetyisgoodforyourbusinessndashanditrsquosthelawHSEisheretohelpndashouronlineadviceandtoolscanhelpsaveyoutimeandeffortgettingstarted

If you think health and safety has to be complicated -it doesnrsquot Health and safety made simple will make it easier for you to comply with the law and manage health and safety in your business




The approach you take should be proportionate to the size of your business and the nature of your business activityFormostsmalllow-riskbusinessesthestepsyouneedtotakearestraightforwardIfyouhavefewerthanfiveemployeesyoudonrsquothavetowritedownyourriskassessmentoryourhealthandsafetypolicy

How to write a health and safety policy for your business

Describinghowyouwillmanagehealthandsafetyinyourbusinesswillletyourstaffandothersknowaboutyourcommitment to health and safety This will be your health and safety policy It should clearly say who does what when and how

Ifyouhavefewerthanfiveemployeesyoudonrsquothavetowritedownyourhealthandsafetypolicy

The policy does not need to be complicated or time-consuming To help you The HSE have created Microsoft Word and Open Document Format templates that you can download and complete The template also includes a section for your risk assessment so that you can record everything in one document

The HSE also provide an example health and safety policy to give you an idea of what to include when writing your own

Apolicywillonlybeeffectiveifyouandyourstafffollowitandreviewitregularly

Control the risks in your business

As part of managing the health and safety of your business you must control the risks in your workplace

To do this you need to think about what in your business might cause harm to people and decide whether you are taking reasonable steps to prevent that harm This is known as a risk assessment You are probably already taking steps to protect your employees but your risk assessment will tell you whether you have covered all you need to



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A risk assessment is not about creating huge amounts of paperwork but rather about identifying sensible measures to control the risks in your workplace

YoushouldrecordyoursignificantfindingsbutthereisnoneedtorecordeverydayrisksKeepitsimpleandfocuson controls If you have fewer than five employees you donrsquot have to write anything down

The law does not expect you to remove all risks but to protect people by putting in place measures to control those risks so far as reasonably practicable Your risk assessment need only include what you could reasonably beexpectedtoknowndashyou are not expected to anticipate unforeseeable risks

Formostlow-riskbusinessescontrollingrisksisstraightforwardHSEhascreatedtoolstohelpyouWehaveonlineriskassessmenttoolstohelpbusinessesworkinginofficesandshopscompletetheirriskassessmentquickly (wwwhsegovukriskassessmenthtm)

We also have a selection of example risk assessments They show you what a completed risk assessment might look like for your type of business You can use these as a guide when doing your own

AneasywaytorecordyourfindingsistousetheriskassessmenttemplateavailableinMicrosoft Word or Open Document Format This template also includes a section for your health and safety policy so you can record everything in one place

HowdoIassesstherisksinmyworkplace

A good starting point is to walk around your workplace and look for any hazards( things that may cause harm)

Then think about the risk which is the chance high or low of somebody being harmed by the hazard and how serious the harm could be

Think about how accidents could happen and who might be harmed Ask your employees what they think the hazards are as they may notice things that are not obvious to you and may have some good ideas on how to control the risks

ConcentrateontherealrisksndashthosethataremostlikelytocauseharmConsiderthemeasuresyouarealreadytaking to control the risks and ask if you have covered all you need to do

Onceyouhaveidentifiedtherisksandwhatyouneedtodotocontrolthemyoushouldputtheappropriatemeasures in place

ThenrecordyoursignificantfindingsAnypaperworkyouproduceshouldhelpyoutomanagetherisksinyourbusinessandtellpeoplewhattheyneedtoknowFormostpeoplethisdoesnotneedtobeabigexercisendashjustnotethemainpointsdownaboutthesignificantrisksandwhatyouconcluded

If you have fewer than five employees you donrsquot have to write anything down

You can get more help and ideas on ways to control your risks by going to the health and safety toolbox pages on our website



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Fewworkplacesstaythesameandsoonerorlateryouwillbringinnewequipmentsubstancesorproceduresthat could lead to new hazards It makes sense to review your risk assessment on a regular basis If anything significantchangescheckyourriskassessmentandupdateit

STOP CHECK

Donrsquot forget to consider everyone who could be harmed

bull Some workers may have particular requirements for example new and young workers new or expectant mothers and people with disabilities You can get more help on our diversity pages

bull Think about homeworkers and people who might not be in the workplace all the time such as visitors contractors and maintenance workers

bull Take members of the public into account if they could be hurt by your work activities

bull IfyoushareaworkplacewithanotherbusinessyouwillneedtoconsiderhowyourworkaffectsothersandhowtheirworkaffectsyouandyourstaffTalktoeachotherandworktogethertomakesurecontrolsareinplace

Specific risks

bull ForsomerisksthereareparticularcontrolmeasuresthatarerequiredbylawTheHSE website homepage has information on topics and industries to help you decide what you need to do about many common types of risk

bull A few examples of activities that carry a recognised risk of harm are working at height working with chemicals machinery gas electricity and asbestos Depending on the type of work you do there may be other risks that are relevant to your business

bull If you carry out a high-risk activity check whether you need to obtain a licence or notify someone before you start work See our website for further information and all the necessary notification forms

Some useful guidance for industries can be found via the link below-

hse guidanceindustries

FormoreinformationonHSEmatterspleasevisittheHSEwebsitewwwhsegovuk



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Blackpoolunlimitedoffersacomprehensiveservicetoassistpeopletofindtheperfectlocationtostartorgrowtheir business

Findingtherightlocationforyourbusinesscanbealengthyandpainstakingprocess

The on-line Commercial Property Locator has been designed to assist new and existing businesses and investors searchingforcommercialandindustrialpropertyavailabilityinBlackpoolFyldeandWyrendashtheFyldeCoast

Whetheryouarefamiliarwithornewtotheareawecanhelpnarrowyoursearchtofindtherightsolutionforyourbusiness or property development

blackpoolunlimited property-locator



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Register a trade mark

You can register your trade mark to protect your brand eg the name of your product or service

When you register your trade mark yoursquoll be able to

bull take legal action against anyone who uses your brand without your permission including counterfeiters

bull put the reg symbol next to your brand - to show that itrsquos yours and warn others against using it

bull sell and license your brand

How to register a trade mark

1 Check if your brand qualifies as a trade mark

2 Apply to register your trade mark

3 Respondtoanyobjections

Theregistrationprocesstakesabout4monthsifno-oneobjectsRegisteredtrademarkslast10years

Register your trade mark overseas

RegisteringatrademarkintheUKonlyprotectsyourbrandintheUK

TherearedifferentprocessesforregisteringEU and international trade marks

What you can and canrsquot register

Your trade mark must be unique It can include

bull words

bull sounds

bull logos

bull colours

bull a combination of any of these

Your trade mark canrsquot

bull beoffensiveegcontainswearwordsorpornographicimages

bull describethegoodsorservicesitwillrelatetoegthewordlsquocottonrsquocanrsquotbeatrademarkforacottontextilecompany

bull bemisleadingegusethewordlsquoorganicrsquoforgoodsthatarenrsquotorganic

bull be a 3-dimensional shape associated with your trade mark eg use the shape of an egg for eggs

bull betoocommonandnon-distinctiveegbeasimplestatementlikelsquoweleadthewayrsquo

bull looktoosimilartostatesymbolslikeflagsorhallmarksbasedonWorld Intellectual Property Organization guidelines



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Check if your trade mark is already registered

You must search the trade marks database before you send your application to check if anyone has already registered an identical or similar trade mark for the same or similar goods or services

YoucanasktheholderofanexistingtrademarkforpermissiontoregisteryoursTheymustgiveyoualsquoletter of consentrsquo - you must send this letter with your application

You can use a trade mark attorney to help you with searches and registrations

Apply

Apply to register your trade mark online

It costs pound170 to register a trade mark in one class Each additional class you need costs pound50

You need

bull details of what you want to register eg a word illustration or slogan

bull the trade mark classes you want to register for eg class 1 chemicals or class 43 food and drink services

Apply by post

Fillinandsendtherelevantapplication forms and fee sheet to the following address

IntellectualPropertyOffice TradeMarksRegistry Concept House CardiffRoad Newport South Wales NP10 8QQ

After you apply

1 Yoursquollgetfeedbackonyourapplication(anlsquoexaminationreportrsquo)within20days-youhave2monthstoresolve any problems

2 If the examiner has no objections your application will be published in the trade marks journal for 2 months during which time anyone can oppose it

3 Yourtrademarkwillberegisteredonceanyobjectionsareresolved-yoursquollgetacertificatetoconfirmthis



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If your application is opposed

TheIntellectualPropertyOfficewilltellyouifsomeoneopposesyourapplication

You can either

bull withdraw your application

bull talk to the person making the opposition

bull defend your application

You canrsquot register your trade mark until the matter is settled and may have to pay legal costs if you want to challenge the opposing party

Readguidanceonyour options following an opposition

Researchprevious trade mark decisions to help you with a dispute and prepare for a hearing

Once your trade mark is registered

You must report any changes to your name address or email address

You can object to other peoplersquos trade marks eg if you think they are identical or similar to yours

You can sell market license and mortgage your trade mark

Your trade mark will last 10 years - you can renew it after that time

Unregistered trade marks

You may be able to stop someone using a similar trade mark to yours on their goods and services (known as lsquopassingoffrsquo)evenifyouhavenrsquotregisteredit

Yoursquoll usually need to get legal advice from a trade mark attorney

ItrsquoshardertoprovepassingoffthanitistodefendaregisteredtrademarkTobesuccessfulyoursquollneedtoshowthat

bull the mark is yours

bull yoursquove built up goodwill associated with the mark

bull yoursquove been harmed in some way by the other personrsquos use of the mark



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What intellectual property is

Having the right type of intellectual property protection helps you to stop people stealing or copying

bull the names of your products or brands

bull your inventions

bull the design or look of your products

bull things you write make or produce

Copyright patents designs and trade marks are all types of intellectual property protection You get some types of protection automatically others you have to apply for

What counts as intellectual property

IntellectualpropertyissomethinguniquethatyouphysicallycreateAnideaaloneisnotintellectualpropertyForexample an idea for a book doesnrsquot count but the words yoursquove written do

Owning intellectual property

You own intellectual property if you

bull created it (and it meets the requirements for copyright a patent or a design)

bull bought intellectual property rights from the creator or a previous owner

bull have a brand that could be a trade mark eg a well-known product name

Intellectual property can

bull have more than one owner

bull belong to people or businesses

bull be sold or transferred

Intellectual property if yoursquore self-employed

If yoursquore self-employed you usually own the intellectual property even if your work was commissioned by someone else - unless your contract with them gives them the rights

You usually wonrsquot own the intellectual property for something you created as part of your work while you were employed by someone else

Protect your intellectual property

Protecting your intellectual property makes it easier to take legal action against anyone who steals or copies it



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Types of protection

The type of protection you can get depends on what yoursquove created You get some types of protection automatically others you have to apply for

Automatic protection

Type of protection Examples of intellectual property

Copyright WritingandliteraryworksartphotographyfilmsTVmusicwebcontent sound recordings

Design right Shapes of objects

Protection you have to apply for

Type of protection Examples of intellectual property Time to allow for application

Trade marks Product names logos jingles 4 months

Registered designs Appearance of a product including shape packaging patterns colours decoration 1 month

Patents Inventions and products eg machines and machine parts tools medicines Around 5 years

Keep these types of intellectual property secret until theyrsquore registered If you need to discuss your idea with someone use a non-disclosure agreement

Using more than one type of protection

More than one type of protection could be linked to a single product eg you could

bull register the name and logo as a trade mark

bull protect a productrsquos unique shape as a registered design

bull patent a completely new working part

bull use copyright to protect drawings of the product

Getting help

Consider which type of protection you need You can

bull usetheIPEquipservicetofindoutwhichtype of intellectual property you have

bull speak to a professional eg a patent attorney or trademark attorney- basic advice may be free

bull go to a local IP clinic



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Your local Patlib can be found below-

Manchester PatLib Centre

Address

Business amp IP Centre Manchester Manchester Central Library St Peterrsquos Square Manchester M2 5PD

Contact details

Mr Jonathan Ebbs (Head) Telephone +44(0)16 1234 1397 Email patlibmanchestergovuk

Services available

bull information on IP copies of IPO and EPO literature

bull enquiry service

bull advice and training on how to use the databases

bull free public access to internet IP information resources databases

bull commissioned novelty and other IP searches

bull monthlypatentclinicsofferingfreeappointmentswithpatentattorneysandbusinessadvisors

bull Manchester Inventors group

Workshops

bull workshops covering business and IP related topics

bull workshops for special interest groups

14 Patenting your invention


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What you can patent

You can use a patent to protect your invention It gives you the right to take legal action against anyone who makes uses sells or imports it without your permission

To be granted a patent your invention must be all of the following

bull something that can be made or used

bull new

bull inventive-notjustasimplemodificationtosomethingthatalreadyexists

PatentsareexpensiveanddifficulttogetBeforeyouapplycheck if a patent is right for your business

What you canrsquot patent

bull You canrsquot patent certain types of invention including

bull literary dramatic musical or artistic works

bull a way of doing business playing a game or thinking

bull a method of medical treatment or diagnosis

bull adiscoveryscientifictheoryormathematicalmethod

bull the way information is presented

bull some computer programs

bull lsquoessentiallybiologicalrsquoprocessesegcrossing-breedingplantsandplantoranimalvarieties

Before you apply

PatentsarethemostdifficultformofprotectiontogetCheckifapatentisrightforyourbusinessbeforeyouapply for one

You should only apply for a patent if

bull your invention is new - check for similar ones by searching published patents the internet and trade publications

bull you have the time and money for the application process

The application process is

bull complicated - only 1 in 20 applicants get a patent without professional help

bull expensive - with professional help applications typically cost pound4000

bull long - it usually takes 5 years

If you get a patent yoursquoll also have to pay to renew it each year and the costs of legal action if you need to defend it



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Other ways to protect your intellectual property

Other types of protectionmightbemoreappropriateforyourbusinessForexampleyoucanuse

bull trade marks-ifyoucancreateabrandandbefirsttomarket

bull design rights - if how your product looks (rather than how it works) is important and innovative

bull non-disclosure agreements to keep it secret before launch - this can provide enough protection if your product is likely to sell for only a short time

Getting help

You can get a professional to help you decide whether a patent is right for your business

You may be able to get free advice by

bull speaking to a patent attorneyorotherprofessionaladvisor-manyofferbasicadviceforfree

bull attending an intellectual property (IP) clinic

bull going to the British Library Business and IP Centre in London

Thisadvicewillbeconfidential

Donrsquot talk to other people without a non-disclosure agreement or you may not be able to patent your invention You can get help with this from a patent attorney or solicitor

If you decide to apply

When yoursquove checked that a patent is right for your business you should find a patent attorney or advisor They will

bull help you prepare your application correctly - you canrsquot add in additional information later

bull give you the best chance of being granted a patent

bull try to make your patent as commercially valuable as possible

You may be approached by companies offering to promote your invention for a fee Get independent legal or financial advice before you agree to anything



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Applying for a patent

If you work with a patent attorney or advisor theyrsquoll help you through the application process There are 8 steps if youapplyforpatentprotectionintheUKthroughtheIntellectualPropertyOffice(IPO)

1 Search for similar patents to make sure your invention is new

2 Prepare your patent application

3 File your patent application and request a search from IPO

4 Receiveyoursearchreport(usuallywithin6months)anddecidewhetheryouwanttocontinuewithyourapplication

5 Yourapplicationwillbepublished18monthsafteryoufileit

6 Askforalsquosubstantive examinationrsquo within 6 months of publication

7 RespondtocommentsfromIPOrsquoslsquosubstantiveexaminationrsquoTheexaminationmaytakeplaceseveralyearsafteryoufileyourapplication

8 Your application will be granted or refused

Youcancommerciallybenefitfromyourpatentonceitsbeengrantedeglicensesellormortgageyourpatent

Donrsquot make your invention public before you apply You may not be able to patent it if you do

Other ways to get a UK patent

YoucanalsofileaUKpatentapplicationthroughthe

bull European Patent Office (EPO)

bull World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Prepare your application

If you work with a patent attorney or advisor theyrsquoll help you through the application process

Apatentapplicationismadeupof4partsthatneedtomeetspecificcriteria

You must include

bull a description of your invention that allows others to see how it works and how it could be made

bull legal statements that set out the technical features of your invention that are to be protected (known as lsquoclaimsrsquo)

bull asummaryofalltheimportanttechnicalaspectsofyourinvention(knownasthelsquoabstractrsquo)

You should also include any drawings you need to illustrate your description



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Readthepatents application guide for instructions on how to produce each part of your application

You have to submit your description and any drawings with your application form

You can file your claims and abstract once your patent is pending but itrsquos best if you submit all the parts together

Academic papers

You can send academic papers as part of your patent application to help describe your invention

You still need to send a description drawings and claims

lsquoStatement of inventorshiprsquo

You need to complete a statement of inventorship if

bull yoursquore not the inventor

bull therersquos more than one inventor and theyrsquore not listed as applicants

bull yoursquore applying on behalf of a company

ThestatementprovidestheIntellectualPropertyOffice(IPO)withmoreinformationaboutwhotheinventorisandwhy you have the right to apply for the patent

Submityourlsquostatementofinventorshiprsquoonlinewhenyouapply for a patent or do it later by filing documents for a pending UK patent

Alternativelydownloadthelsquostatement of inventorshiprsquo form and send it with your application

Apply for a patent


YoucanfileaUKpatentapplicationwiththeIntellectualPropertyOffice(IPO)Readtheapplication guidance

You can apply either

bull online

bull by post

You can request and pay for your search and examination at this point or later in the process



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Fees

Stage Apply online Apply by post

Application fee pound20 pound30

Search pound130 pound150

Substantive examination pound80 pound100

Total pound230 pound280

If you get a patent yoursquoll also have to pay to renew it to keep it in force

Get your patent granted more quickly

Youcangetyourapplicationprocessedmorequicklyifyoufileyoursearch and examination requests at the same time as you apply

This costs the same as applying separately and means theyrsquoll be processed at the same time

Youmayalsobeabletogetalsquofastgrantrsquoforyoursearchexaminationandpublicationifforexample

bull yourinventionhassomesortofenvironmentalbenefit(greenchannel)

bull yoursquovealreadysubmittedapatentapplicationforyourinventionatanotherpatentoffice(PatentProsecutionHighway)

Readthepatents fast grant guidance

Request your search and examination


Aspartoftheapplicationprocessyoumustpayforapatentsearchandalsquosubstantiveexaminationrsquo

You can request the search either when you apply or later in the process

Youmustrequestyoursearchwithin12monthsofyourfilingorprioritydate

You must request your examination within 6 months of publication

Patent search

TheIntellectualPropertyOffice(IPO)carriesoutasearchtocheckwhetheryourinventionisnewandinventive

Youhavetorequestandpayforyoursearchwithin12monthsofyourfilingdateorpriority date

Yoursquoll be sent the results and told if any part of your application isnrsquot right

Readthesearch report factsheet

Search reports can take up to 6 months



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Publication

Yourapplicationwillbepublished18monthsfromyourfilingorprioritydateprovideditrsquoscompleteandpassesthe search

The open part of your application which includes your address will be publicly available in the

bull online patents journal on the IPO website

bull IPO records

lsquoSubstantive examinationrsquo

The examination checks whether your invention is new and inventive enough It also checks that your description and claims match and are good enough to patent

The examination will show if your application meets the legal requirements Yoursquoll be told what you need to do if it doesnrsquot

You must request an examination of your patent application within 6 months of publication

Examinationscantakeplaceseveralyearsafteryoufileyourapplication

How to apply

You can apply online by post or by fax for both the search and examination

Apply online

You can request your search and examination either

bull with your initial application

bull later in the process

Youmustrequestyoursearchwithin12monthsofyourfilingorprioritydateandexaminationwithin6monthsofpublication

Apply by post or fax

Download the documents

bull search request form

bull examination request form

bull fee sheet

Send the completed forms with the fee sheet either

bull by post to the address on the form

bull by fax - send your fee by post to the address on the form



44 OF 51


Intellectual Property Office

Fax01633817777


After you apply


Yoursquollbesentareceiptwithyourapplicationnumberandfilingdate(thedateyourapplicationisreceived)

Yoursquoll be told what to do next and when

AfteryoursquoveappliedyoucanmarkyourinventionaslsquopatentpendingrsquoorlsquopatentappliedforrsquoYoucaneitheraddthepatentnumberandsaythatyouappliedforitintheUKoruseawebaddressinsteadifthepatentnumberisonline

If you use a web address make sure the patent number and the product it relates to are clearly displayed on your website

If your patent is granted

bull yourapplicationwillbepublishedinitsfinalform

bull yoursquollbesentacertificate

Yoursquoll be responsible for renewing and defending your patent

File more documents once your patent is pending

You may need to file more forms and documents once you have a patent pending eg a form to request a search or a document with your claims

Youmustsendyourclaimsabstractapplicationfeeandsearchfeewithin12monthsofyourfilingdate

If your application includes a lsquopriority datersquo from an earlier application

You must send your claims abstract application fee and search fee within whichever of the following is later

bull 12monthsofthedatewhenyoufiledyourpreviousapplication(theprioritydate)

bull 2monthsofyourcurrentfilingdate

Withdraw your application

You can withdraw your application for any reason eg to stop it becoming public

To stop your invention entering the public domain you must withdraw your application before itrsquos published

You can ask for a withdrawal up to the day before the deadline given in your search report



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Withdraw by email

Email withdrawipogovuk with your patent application number in the subject line

Clearly state that you want to withdraw in the body of the email

State why you have the authority to withdraw the application eg that yoursquore the applicant or their agent

Withdraw by post or by fax

You can also withdraw by post or by fax - mark your request as urgent if therersquos less than 3 weeks until publication


Telephone 0300 300 2000 Fax01633817777


IntellectualPropertyOffice Concept House CardiffRoad Newport South Wales NP10 8QQ UnitedKingdom

Make a new application with a priority date

You can withdraw your application and reapply if you want to change it for any reason eg yoursquove developed your inventionsinceyoufirstappliedorhavenewinformation

Youcanusethefilingdateofyourearlierapplication(knownastheprioritydate)ifyournewapplicationismadewithin 12 months

Readthedetailed guidance on priority dates

Terminated applications

Your application will be terminated if you donrsquot submit the right documents forms and payment when asked to

You may be able to reinstate your application if you apply within 12 months of termination

You need to be able to show

bull why you failed to meet the requirements

bull that the failure wasnrsquot intentional

bull when you became able to meet the requirements

It costs pound150 to apply - this is not refundable



46 OF 51


Reinstate your application

Download the reinstatement request form

Send the form your fee and any supporting evidence to IPO

If your request is granted you must meet the requirements within 2 months

You can ask for an ex parte hearingifyoursquoreturneddownwhereyoucanputyourcasetoaseniorofficial

International patents

A patent only protects your invention in the country where the patent is registered

Forprotectionoverseasyoucan

bull fileasingleapplicationunderthePatent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) for protection in more than 140 countries

bull fileasingleapplicationwiththeEuropean Patent Office (EPO) for protection in more than 30 countries in Europe

bull apply separately to the patent office of each country where you want a patent

Readtheguidance on filing a patent abroadforbasicinformationonfilingforinternationalprotection

Search for a patent

Finddetailsofpatentsto

bull check if a similar patent to your invention already exists

bull track the progress of a published patent application

bull see if patents are available to license

Getting help

You can get help

bull from a local Patent Library-qualifiedstaffcanhelpyousearchcheaply

bull by hiring a patent attorney or advisor

Readtheguidetopatenting your invention if you havenrsquot applied before

Search UK patents

SearchforpublishedpatentapplicationsandregisteredpatentsusingtheIntellectualPropertyOfficersquos

bull patent information and document service (Ipsum)

bull patent publication service

You can also search for supplementary protection certificates by their number



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There are separate lists for

bull published Green Channel patent applications

bull patents with a licence of right that you can license to use

bull patents not in force eg because theyrsquove expired or have been withdrawn

New applications and amended patents

The patents journalcontainsdetailsofnewUKpatentapplicationsandchangestotheregister

Search patents worldwide

UseEspacenet to check for published patent applications and registered patents

ThedatabaseincludesbothworldwideUKpatentsanddetailsabout

bull owners

bull fileddocuments

bull countries where the patent applies

15 Business rates


48 OF 51


Overview

Business rates are charged on most non-domestic properties like

bull shops

bull offices

bull pubs

bull warehouses

bull factories

bull holiday rental homes or guest houses

Yoursquoll probably have to pay business rates if you use a building or part of a building for non-domestic purposes

What to pay and when

YourlocalcouncilwillsendyouabusinessratesbillinFebruaryorMarcheachyearThisisforthefollowingtaxyear You can also estimate your business rates bill

Contact your council if you have any questions about your bill eg you want to pay in instalments

ContacttheValuationOfficeAgency(VOA)insteadifyouthinkyour propertyrsquos lsquorateable valuersquo is wrong

Relief schemes

You may be able to get business rates relief from your local council This is sometimes automatic but you may need to apply

TheprocessdependsonwhereyouareFindoutaboutbusinessratesreliefin

bull England

Who doesnrsquot need to pay

Exemptions include

bull farmbuildingsandland(excludingbuildingsusedasofficesorforotherbusinessactivities)

bull fishfarms

bull places of public religious worship eg registered buildings and church halls (except in Scotland - you apply for relief for these buildings instead of being exempt)

bull buildings used for training or welfare of disabled people (except in Scotland - you apply for relief for these buildings instead of being exempt)

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How your rates are calculated

England and Wales

Businessratesareworkedoutbasedonyourpropertyrsquoslsquorateablevaluersquo

This is its open market rental value on 1 April 2008basedonanestimatebytheValuationOfficeAgency(VOA)

You can estimate your business ratesbymultiplyingtherateablevaluebythecorrectlsquomultiplierrsquo(anamountsetby central government)

Your bill will be reduced if your propertyrsquos eligible for business rates relief

If yoursquore asked to provide rental information

The VOA may send you a request for rental information about your property so they can work out its rateable value You can either

bull provide your rental information online

bull send it by post - contact your regional VOA office and ask for form VO6003 or form VO6005 if you need to send additional information

Contact the VOA if you need more time to send in your rental information

Find and correct your business rates valuation

Youcancheckthelsquorateable valuersquoofyourproperty-thisissetbytheValuationOfficeAgency(VOA)andusedbyyour local council to calculate your business rates bill

Revaluation

Atrevaluationthegovernmentadjuststhevalueofbusinessratestoreflectchangesinthepropertymarket

Itusuallyhappensevery5yearsThemostrecentrevaluationcameintoeffectinEnglandandWaleson1April2010 based on rateable values from 1 April 2008

The next revaluations will be in 2017 in England Scotland and Wales Therersquos no date set for Northern Ireland

What happens at revaluation

At revaluation

bull all properties are given a new rateable value

bull multipliers (poundages in Scotland) are revised

This means that a change in your rateable value doesnrsquot always mean a change in your bill

TomakesureyourvaluationsareaccurateyoumayneedtogivetheValuationOfficeAgency(VOA)oryourassessor up-to-date rental evidence for your property at revaluation

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Find your valuation

Findyourvaluationin

bull in England or Wales

Getting professional advice

InEnglandandWalesyoucanqueryyourrateablevaluebycontactingtheValuationOfficeAgency(VOA)Therersquosno charge for this

VOA

Telephone (England) 03000 501 501

Telephone (Wales) 03000 505 505


Youcangethelpfromaqualifiedratingsurveyorthroughoneofthefollowingorganisations

bull Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

bull Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation (IRRV)

bull Rating Surveyors Association

You may be charged for any advice you get from a rating surveyor right from the start

YoucancalltheRICSenquirylineforadviceThefirst30minutesarefree

RICS enquiry line

Telephone 024 7686 8555

Working at home

You donrsquot usually have to pay business rates for home-based businesses if you

bull useasmallpartofyourhomeforyourbusinessegyouuseabedroomasanoffice

bull sell goods by post

You may need to pay business rates as well as Council Tax if

bull your property is part business and part domestic eg if you live above your shop

bull you sell goods or services to people who visit your property

bull you employ other people to work at your property

bull yoursquove made changes to your home for your business eg converted a garage to a hairdresserrsquos

ContacttheValuationOfficeAgency(VOA)tofindoutifyoushouldbepayingbusinessratesInScotlandcontactyour local assessor

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VOA


Self-catering and holiday let accommodation

If your property is in England and available to let for 140 days or more per year it will be rated as a self-catering property and valued for business rates

If your property is in Wales and both available to let for 140 days or more per year and actually let for 70 days it will be rated as a self-catering property and valued for business rates

TheValuationOfficeAgency(VOA)worksoutthebusinessratebasedonthepropertytypesizeandlocationandhow many people can sleep in it

lsquoSinglebedspacersquoisthetermusedtodescribehowmanypeoplecansleepintheproperty

1 The Business Plan

Your business plan should sum upbull What your goods or services will provide that a potential customer might need

bull Howyourbusinesscannotonlymeetthatneedbutmakeaprofit

Why a business plan is importantPutting your business plan in a document will enable you to fully consider every aspect of your chosen idea for a business identify challenges and opportunities you might face whilst allow you to monitor the progress yoursquore making

Your business plan is something you should revisit and update as your organisation grows

Getting fundingAnyfinanceproviderwillwanttoseeyourbusinessplanbeforetheywillofferyoufundingWritewithyourplanfirstlyforyourselfbutwithyourpotentialfinanceprovideinmindastheywillwanttoknowthatyourbusinessisviableandassuchyouwillhavetheabilitytorepayanyfinanceprovidedUseclearconciselanguagesothatitcan be understood by readers

PlanningYourplanshouldessentiallyconcentrateon3keyareasmarketingoperationsandfinanceRegularrevisityourplan to assess where you are and make changes where necessary

Returningtoyourbusinessplaneverythreemonthswillallowyoutoseeyourprogressandassessproblemsyoufacedthatyoumaynothaveknownaboutwhenyoufirstwroteyourbusinessplan

Be a specialist in your sectorYouneedtohaveconfidencethatyouhavetheskillsandabilitiestorunthebusinessthatyouhavechosenaswell as in the industry and the local area you are planning on starting a business in

ClarityMake your business plan and your business objectives clear and try not to be too overly optimistic with any financialtargetsFocusonthekeyfundamentalsofyourbusinessrsquoexpenditureandincome


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At revaluation





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Exemptions include


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At revaluation





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VOA










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