CONTENTS CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE 38 90 294 5 A WORD FROM JAMES Business guru and guest editor James Caan introduces the latest issue 16 NEWS All the latest from the business world, including Brexit's effect on growth 22 TOP TIPS FOR SETTING UP A BUSINESS James Caan shares his advice, including how to write a business plan 30 GETTING STARTED Everything you need to do before you launch your business 38 CAAN-DO ATTITUDE We speak to James Caan about his life in business, his greatest successes - and the importance of his failures 50 YOUR USP Recognising and refining your business's unique selling point are vital if you're going to be a success 10 56 ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF FINANCE Where can you go if the high-street banks turn you away? 64 ACCOUNTANCY Discover how a reputable accountant, like Tax Assist Direct, can help you 72 BOOKKEEPING You should think carefully about who "does the books" in your company 78 HOW TO INCREASE YOUR TURNOVER The steps you can take to move your company on to the next level 86 LEGAL MATTERS Get the best advice on everything from employment law and health and safety to protecting your intellectual property 90 FRANCHISING Before you sign up to a franchise, make sure you know all the facts