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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.

What exactly is an intern? HMRC might take a different view!

In this piece, Karen Holden, founder of A City Law Firm, discusses why it's vital for business owners to determine whether a working relationship qualifies as an internship.

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Personal injury and your small business

In this article, we will explore the actions you can take to prevent accidents and their resultant financial implications.

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Avoiding personal injury claims at your small business

Find out here how you can protect your business from personal injury claims.

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Why GDPR compliance is crucial for UK SME survival

LolaGrove CEO Robin Caller sends out a rallying cry for more affordable advice and technology to help Britain’s SMBs become compliant with the new data protection legislation for the sake of the economy.

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Is there value in protecting IP you don’t intend to use?

In this piece Peter Finnie, patent attorney and managing partner at Gill Jennings & Every, discusses how defensive patents can be of value to your business.

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Why you should only work with a local solicitor

Many small businesses need to form a working relationship with their solicitor, but why should you pick a local solicitor to help you?

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What next for employment tribunal fees?

Raphael Prais, employment specialist at LHS Solicitors, outlines what SMEs need to know about the recent Supreme Court ruling on employment tribunal fees.

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How small businesses can prepare for a hike in interest rates

Rising interest rates are often a sign of economic change in a country, we take a look at how businesses can prepare for the hike.

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What next for employment tribunal fees?

Raphael Prais, employment specialist at LHS Solicitors, outlines what SMEs need to know about the recent Supreme Court ruling on employment tribunal fees.

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How small businesses can prepare for a hike in interest rates

Rising interest rates are often a sign of economic change in a country, we take a look at how businesses can prepare for the hike.

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Should businesses dock pay for employees caught in Waterloo disruption?

Throughout the month major upgrades to Waterloo mean that journeys in and out of the station will be severely disrupted. Many employers are asking if they need to pay employees who arrive late for the missed time.

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Intellectual property considerations for SMEs

Here, Martin Hyden, partner at Finnegan Europe LLP, discusses why it is important for small businesses to protect their intellectual property.

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Why every small business should have a contingency plan

Here, Andrew Clough, founder and managing director of The Brew, explains why it is important for businesses to have a contingency plan.

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Data protection bill – no big surprises

Here, Ben Gibson, managing associate at law firm, Bond Dickinson, examines the intricacies of the data protection bill.

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