What type of business is it best to seek advice about from trading standards before opening?
We would particularly recommend that you consult us at business start up planning stage if you intend to trade in any of the following: Manufacturing or importing of cosmetics, toys, electrical consumer goods and furniture. Selling package holidays. Selling second hand cars. Selling goods or services by mail order or via the Internet. Offering credit either as a credit business per se or as an ancillary to any other business. Any business, which will use weighing or measuring equipment to determine quantities for sale. However, please bear in mind that every business will need to know about certain basic legislation and so we would welcome enquiries from anyone setting up in business.
