How to Do Bookkeeping for a Small Business
A plain-English guide to bookkeeping for small businesses: what to record, how to set up a simple system, the difference between cash and…
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Marcus Vale
Editor-in-ChiefEditor-in-Chief & Business & Markets Editor
Marcus Vale is Daily Junction's Editor-in-Chief, accountable for the editorial standards and integrity of everything we publish. He also reports on markets, the global economy and corporate strategy, translating financial jargon into plain English.
What Is a Purchase Order?
A purchase order is a buyer's formal request to buy goods or services at agreed terms. Here is what a PO contains, how it differs from an…
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What Is a Franchise? Pros, Cons and How It Works
A franchise lets you run a business using an established brand and system in exchange for fees. Here is how franchising works, what it…
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Succession Planning Basics for Small Businesses
Succession planning is how a business survives the departure of the people it depends on. Here is how small businesses can plan for…
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What Is a Shareholders' Agreement?
A shareholders' agreement is a private contract between a company's owners that sets out how they will run it and what happens if things…
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What Is a Settlement Agreement?
A clear UK guide to settlement agreements: what they are, what they typically include, when they are used, the legal requirements, and what…
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What Is TUPE?
A plain-English UK guide to TUPE: what the rules are, when they apply, how employees transfer with their rights protected, and what…
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What Is a Zero-Hours Contract?
A clear UK guide to zero-hours contracts: what they are, the rights workers have, what is and is not allowed, the pros and cons, and what…
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What Is a Credit Crunch?
A credit crunch is a sudden, severe tightening of lending across the economy. Here is what causes one, how it spreads, and what governments…
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