'How to' guides to support your business

We want to make compliance as easy as possible for you. This is whether you're a home, commercial or mobile business Here for Business are here to help. If you're stuck with anything, check out our handy 'How to' guides by our friendly Business Compliance Advisor.

Is there anything you'd like to see us cover? Your business needs are what matters to us so get in touch at business@Wakefield.gov.uk and tell us what you'd like to see!

Join our Business Compliance Advisor Paige as she explains how lockdown has increased the risk of Legionella in your water supply. She will give some top tips on how to reduce the risk of disease from contaminated water.

Our Business Compliance Advisor goes through the essentials for starting a business from home. She'll go through all you need to know from registering and planning permission, to insurance, to helping you legitimise your business.

Join our Business Compliance Advisor Paige as she goes through what you can expect from registering your food business with Wakefield Council. She'll help you legitimise your business by talking through how to register, what happens after and will help you answer 'am I actually a food business?'

'Can I run a food business from home if I have pets?'. Our Business Compliance Advisor Paige will talk you through what you can expect from the Environmental Health Officer on your inspection. She will also give top Food Safety tips on getting it right.

Our Business Compliance Advisor helps you to understand Natasha's Law and how it applies to you. She'll explain what Pre-packed for Direct Sale means to you and your business. This will help you decide what action you need to take with the help of the Food Standards Agency.​

Our trainer Perry explains what anaphylaxis is and what you can do if you encounter it. Here are some for top tips on how to recognise it, how to treat it and what not to do.

Wakefield Council's Here for Business Team break down what a risk assessment is and how to make one work for your business. This is to make sure you're safe, compliant, and successful.

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