Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The small business legal advice section provides in-depth guides and features on tax, company and employment law for UK SMEs and sole traders.
But for small and medium-sized businesses, 2018 is going to be a busy year, not least because a number of legal changes are due to come into force that require careful consideration. Here, Lisa Botterill of Shakespeare Martineau discusses some of them.
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Here, Philippa Cobb of Keystone Law explains the top reasons why being proactive in seeking legal support is crucial for small businesses.
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Here, we find out why you may require email disclaimers.
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In this article by Stevens & Bolton LLP, we explore how pragmatism at the start-up and scale-up phases of a business can you help to navigate waters that may later prove turbulent.
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There are some common legal and financial issues, frequently overlooked by business owners, that are worthy of review, argues Phil Mitchell of Harbour Key.
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Here, Caroline Lavis, associate at Michelmores, looks at a few of the legal issues that UK SMEs should be considering in 2018.
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Here, Bruce Penson, managing director at Pro Drive IT, explores how big data and GDPR presents both challenges and opportunities.
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Here, Harris Balcombe discusses how to avoid business interruption claims and outlines how important it is to be aware of the risks and impact a fire can have on your small business.
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Here, Bruce Penson, managing director at Pro Drive IT, explores how big data and GDPR presents both challenges and opportunities.
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Here, Harris Balcombe discusses how to avoid business interruption claims and outlines how important it is to be aware of the risks and impact a fire can have on your small business.
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Starting and running a business is not easy. Other than finding the resources to operate the business, you need to find competent workers to perform different roles in the business.
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Here, ELAS employment law consultant, Enrique Garcia, takes a look at the employment law areas to watch in the year ahead.
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Here, Peter Gardner of Spratt Endicott Solicitors discusses Pre-Action Protocol, or PAP, which sets out specific rules that should be followed if you intend to take customers to court for an unpaid debt.
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Here, Alex Boothman of MyLegalAdviser looks at how you can offer your employees an opportunity they can’t get at a big corporate.
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
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With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world