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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.

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Here, we find out why you may require email disclaimers.

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Legal agreements for businesses: Necessary insurance for growth?

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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How to avoid seven common financial and legal sins

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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Business legal requirements: Considerations for 2018

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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Is regulation a friend or foe?

Here, Bruce Penson, managing director at Pro Drive IT, explores how big data and GDPR presents both challenges and opportunities.

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The ultimate fire safety risk assessment for your small business

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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What you should look for when finding a lawyer for your business

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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Employment law areas to watch in 2018

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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What you should look for when finding a lawyer for your business

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.

Legal advice

Employment law areas to watch in 2018

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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Pre-action Protocol: What small businesses need to know

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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A guide to employee share schemes for small businesses

Here, Alex Boothman of MyLegalAdviser looks at how you can offer your employees an opportunity they can’t get at a big corporate.

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How small businesses should approach mediation and dispute resolution

Here, Elaine Chan and Tony Winterburn of Ward Hadaway discuss how mediation has emerged as an alternative method of dispute resolution.

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Five reasons you should think about litigation funding

Andrew Brown, a lawyer specialising in resolving disputes at Capital Law, looks at some high-level cases and analyses common trends in litigation funding.

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