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[|Types of business]
This page on the www.bized.co.uk site explains the key features of the different types of legal structure for a business. Click on [|Theories] in the side bar on the left and then click on [|Advantages and disadvantages of different business structures] to read about the factors involved in deciding upon a suitable structure for a company. To read a brief consideration of the issues that need to be considered when deciding to "go public" click on [|Public or private - which is best?] in the [|Theories] window.

[|Setting up a limited company]
The www.businesslink.gov.uk website has been set up by the UK government to provide support for small businesses. This link gives information for setting up a limited company. After reading the introduction, click on [|Registration documents and forms] in the side bar on the left. This provides an introduction to the main legal documents involved in setting up a limited company. Click on [|The company's officers] in the sidebar for information about the legal obligations of the people formally appointed to run a limited company. Clickiing on [|Types of limited company] (side bar on the left) will take you to introduction on the differences between private and public limited companies. Finally, if you click on [|Where to register your company and get help] in the side bar on the left, you will find details about the process of registering a limited company, the costs involved and where company founders can seek advice.

[|MyOwnBusiness]
Here's link to a website that offer help and online tution for people setting up their own businesses. You'll find lots of authentic material on starttng up a business, including [|audio material].

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