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Guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
How to protect your company from scams and fraud and how to report it.
Toolkit of resources associated with the 10 steps taken by effective local partnerships.
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
Guide to support people who want to start-up or develop a business.
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Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed
Everything you need to know about how to become a sponsor including things to consider and thank you payments.
Crime and fraud issues in international trade: theft of goods, money laundering, cyber crime, employee fraud, infringement of intellectual property.
How to sell a home: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), using estate agents, finding a legal professional, getting offers, transferring ownership and making complaints.
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