Are purchase orders legally binding?
Are purchase orders legally binding? What are the benefits of a purchase order and how does the process work? Paul Barnes explains more
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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.
Are purchase orders legally binding? What are the benefits of a purchase order and how does the process work? Paul Barnes explains more
Legal advice
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Can a private individual set up a company to buy houses and then buy their own house through that company and rent it back? Are there any benefits of doing this?
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The Equality Act affects the way you treat your staff, job applicants and customers. Under the Equality Act, small and medium-sized businesses have to make 'reasonable adjustments' so they do not discriminate against disabled customers.
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Helen Jamieson of Jaluch tells us what role employers play in securing the settled (or pre-settled) status of their European employees
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Nick Owens of Harper James Solicitors explains what legalities you should be considering if you're starting a business during the pandemic.
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How you can save your small business by becoming insolvent. A step-by-step guide to going into administration versus a CVA.
Employing & managing staff
Tribunals are expected to weigh in favour of employees who say they haven’t gone back to work because they feel unsafe during Covid-19. What can a small business owner do?
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Draft voluntary code due to be published this week makes no mention of extending eviction protection for small businesses unable to pay rent
Employing & managing staff
Tribunals are expected to weigh in favour of employees who say they haven’t gone back to work because they feel unsafe during Covid-19. What can a small business owner do?
Legal advice
Draft voluntary code due to be published this week makes no mention of extending eviction protection for small businesses unable to pay rent
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A ruling says that ethical vegans should have similar legal protection to those with religious beliefs. What does it mean for your business?
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Small businesses may be overconfident they are Brexit ready when it comes to GDPR compliance, says Ian Osborne. He offers 5 tips to keep your SME within the law.
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As part of the government's Good Work Plan, casual workers may get compensation from employers if their shift is cancelled at short notice.
Employing & managing staff
Share options are a great way to recruit employees in a start-up. Here are things you should know, says George de Stacpoole
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.