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The small business legal advice section provides in-depth guides and features on tax, company and employment law for UK SMEs and sole traders.

Non-solicitation clauses and small businesses 

Here, Leigh Ellis looks at how the validity of clauses that seek to prohibit employees from poaching customers has been challenged in modern times.

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Consumer law issues you need to know as a small business owner

Consumers have significant rights, and companies need to be aware of them. Here, Guy Wilmot explores the most important issues to be clued up on.

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Six things to remember about the legalities of rebranding

Here, Guy Wilmot gives the legal lowdown on what business owners should be aware of during the process of rebranding.

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A guide for new businesses on getting health and safety in check

Here, Kate Russell offers some tips on your responsibilities to ensure an office compliant with health and safety regulations.

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The impact of the copyright exemption on the games industry 

Here, Christopher Williams discusses the copyright considerations businesses in the games industry should make following new legislation.

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Brand protection on the internet: What to know 

Here, Matt Sammon discusses how you should manage your intellectual property strategy in your business.

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Cybersquatting: Protecting your brand

Christopher Williams of law firm Russell-Cooke discusses what to bear in mind when registering domain names and minimising branding headaches.

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Facebook vs Facebusks: Protecting trademarks in a competitive industry

Here, we consider the pivotal role trademarks can play in connecting with consumers as well as the importance of protecting them and avoiding infringement.

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Cybersquatting: Protecting your brand

Christopher Williams of law firm Russell-Cooke discusses what to bear in mind when registering domain names and minimising branding headaches.

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Facebook vs Facebusks: Protecting trademarks in a competitive industry

Here, we consider the pivotal role trademarks can play in connecting with consumers as well as the importance of protecting them and avoiding infringement.

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Why you need a shareholders’ agreement when starting your business

When starting up a business, setting up a shareholders' agreement is an important step to make. In this piece from law firm Davis Blank Furniss, we look at the benefits of doing so and find out exactly how they work.

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How to find a trustworthy lawyer for your small business

Here, we examine the process of choosing legal representation for your company.

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What is the best way to protect your brand?

Here, Matt Sammon discusses what small businesses should know about intellectual property rights.

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The top ten legal pitfalls when starting up a business

Here, law firm Brecher looks at the mistakes entrepreneurs typically make at the start of their experience.

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