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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.

Legal representation and the small business

Good legal protection is often overlooked by small business owners. Clive Rich, of online legal service LawBite, explains why it's worth looking into.

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Why it’s crucial to make sure you own your own logo

You might think you own your logo – but it is quite possible you don't. Intellectual property expert Rob White reveals why it is essential for the copyright for your logo to be assigned to your business.

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Employment dismissals: How to avoid a tribunal

Employment law specialist Michael Salter of myBarrister discusses the considerations a business needs to make when dismissing staff.

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How to pick a good trade mark

Rob White, of Avidity IP, gives some examples of good and bad trade marks and how to secure a good one.

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A small business guide to taking on interns and apprentices

Wax Noor, senior solicitor at legal firm Brilliant Law, clears up some common queries from small companies about apprenticeships.

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Brand insurance: Protecting the intellectual property in your business

Rob White discusses the importance of registering trade marks and the process small businesses should follow.

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Technology and employment law: how small businesses can access cheap legal information 

Adrian Hoggarth, head of employee law at Prolegal, discusses how businesses can gain legal knowledge at low cost.

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How code name leaks could lead to a big legal bill for businesses

Rob White of Avidity IP discusses how code names being leaked can result in a costly trade mark dispute.

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Technology and employment law: how small businesses can access cheap legal information 

Adrian Hoggarth, head of employee law at Prolegal, discusses how businesses can gain legal knowledge at low cost.

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How code name leaks could lead to a big legal bill for businesses

Rob White of Avidity IP discusses how code names being leaked can result in a costly trade mark dispute.

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Small business legal advice – How to get the most out of your lawyer

Dealing with lawyers can be a daunting task when starting out in business. Riverview Law offers small businesses some advice on how to navigate the legal terrain.

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Why small businesses should be mindful of discrimination law

Beth Brierley, of Riverview Solicitors, explains how small business owners should navigate the Equality Act.

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Essential employment law advice for small businesses in 2013

Adrian Hoggarth, head of employment law at City law firm Prolegal discusses the employment legislation for owner-managers to be aware of this year.

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New starter left after a week to take another job

I have a new starter who worked with us for a week before leaving to take another job. During this week he was in full time on-the-job training. Do we have to pay him? Can we just pay him minimum wage if so?

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