Free sign up / Login
- Regular Small Business newsletters
- Access to all our experts in the Q & A forum
- Post comments on articles
Small business insurance
Insurantz.com is the home of hardworking business insurance - whatever business you're in. We're the experts in tailored insurance solutions, offering you the right insurance policy for your individual needs. We offer a wide range of business cover from office and shops/retail, to consultants and surgeries. Read more here
Do you need a law firm?
Smallbusiness.co.uk have teamed up with TakeLegalAdvice.com to provide you with a free and fully confidential legal matching service, providing you with a shortlist of UK law firms matched to your case needs. Your identity is not passed to the law firms until you decide, and there is no obligation to use any of the law firms recommended. Find out more today?
Unfair terms in consumer contracts
The Office of Fair Trading, together with certain other bodies, can take legal action to prevent the use of unfair standard terms in contracts consumers make with traders.
Buy Service Level Agreement templates
This Service Level Agreement template is designed for you to use as a checklist and guidance in creating an SLA for your organisation.
Buy ready-made contracts
Buy ready-made, legally binding business contracts - written by lawyers, but at a fraction of the cost.
Understanding service level agreements
Detailed information on service level agreements from Business Link.
Download trading document templates
This site provides an extensive range of trading document templates that can be downloaded for a fee.
Master employment contract
Buy an employment contract suitable for permanent, fixed-term or temporary employees, which meets the requirements of UK Employment legislation.
Employment contract information
This section of the Directgov website provides information on employment contracts and conditions.
Other Legal Advice Resources
Building an online presence
No matter what kind of business you are in, an online presence is a vital.
Business continuity planning
Ensure that your business can keep going in any circumstances, with a business continuity plan.
Internet marketing
How small businesses can market themselves online, and the importance of an internet marketing strategy.
The death of the salesman
Marc Barber 25/06/2008
In the largely male world of sales, the best deal closers invariably carry the conviction they are irresistible to the fairer sex. Have your say »
Burning the candle at both ends
Penny Proffit 30/06/2008
The romantics among you may think that running your own business might be relaxing. Have your say »
Tim Campbell, winner of The Apprentice
Guest Blogger 16/05/2008
Tim Campbell left his position as one of the highest paid middle managers at London Underground to appear on the BBC TV series The Apprentice in 2005, winning a place at Amstrad under Sir Alan Sugar, before going on to create two new ventures. SmallBusiness.co.uk asked him for his insights. Have your say »
Latest questions answered
Q: Setting up a business abroad. Q: Disability discrimination Q: Staff access to employment records Q: Paying staff for bank holidays Q: Using a former company's name Q: The importance of contracts Q: Requesting early retirement
Enter our prize draw!!
You've probably noticed smallbusiness.co.uk has a brand new look. You can personalise the homepage to suit your needs and there's lots of new content including video, blogs and the small business resource centre.
We're interested to know what you think about the new small business site, so we'd like you to take this opportunity to have your say. All entrants will be entered into our free prize draw to win a bottle of champagne provided by our partners at Laithwaites! Enter here