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Legal advice

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

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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Dealing with constructive dismissal claims

Liz Iles, senior employment consultant at Croner, discusses the legal ruling when an employee feels there has been a breach of contract.

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How your SME can prevent workplace accidents

Here, we look at what to do to address health and safety concerns in the office.

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A guide to intellectual property for small business owners

Simon Ewing of Russell-Cooke LLP covers what entrepreneurs need to know about protecting intellectual property.

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New competitors in the conveyancing space

Here, we look at the AA's move into the conveyancing sector. 

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A small business guide to professional negligence claims

Here, Susan Hopcraft, solicitor at Wright Hassall, discusses how to proceed when faced with the negligence of an adviser.

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Social media and legal protection: Understanding the new Defamation Act

Tom Lingard discusses the new Defamation Act and how it impacts on what businesses can post online.

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A small business guide to professional negligence claims

Here, Susan Hopcraft, solicitor at Wright Hassall, discusses how to proceed when faced with the negligence of an adviser.

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Social media and legal protection: Understanding the new Defamation Act

Tom Lingard discusses the new Defamation Act and how it impacts on what businesses can post online.

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How to dismiss an employee for gross misconduct

What happens when a staff member crosses the line and needs to have their contract terminated?

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When does workplace banter turn into a claim against a business?

Adrian Hoggarth explores how seemingly harmless staff banter can escalate into a legal problem.

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Key legal issues for tech start-ups

Tom Lingard presents the legal considerations early-stage tech companies need to be mindful of when starting out.

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Exploring the role of mediation in a small business

David Cliff discusses why it may be easier for a business to settle disputes via mediation before looking at more severe approaches.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade