Startups

Basic documentation forming a company, and the pitfalls

Forming a company - the stats At the end of the 2024 financial year, there were 5.3m companies registered at…
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5 things SME owners need to know about IP (intellectual property)

What is IP? IP is something you create using your mind - for example, an artistic work, an invention, a…
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Protecting Your Intellectual Property: A Guide for UK SMEs

In today’s fast-moving business landscape, intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets a small or medium-sized enterprise…
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Employment Status: A Vital Lesson for SMEs

Why the PGMOL v HMRC Case Matters for SMEs Determining the employment status of workers is critical for businesses of all sizes,…
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Time for an employment contract review

Why employment contract reviews are crucials It is easy to assume that because you have an employment contract in place…
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Why enter into a Non-Disclosure Agreement?

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) – also known as a confidentiality agreement - is usually the first step of entering into negotiations…
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The importance of understanding and reviewing supplier contracts

The contents of your supplier contracts and supply chain may have been impacted significantly in recent years due to numerous…
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Do SMEs need shareholder agreements?

We are often asked, 'Do SMEs need shareholder agreements?'. And our answer is always 'yes!' One of the key documents…
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What’s the difference between a sole trader and a limited company

If you are looking to be one of the half a million people expected to start a new business this…
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Employment contracts and director service agreements: differences

In the intricate landscape of employment relationships within the UK, two fundamental legal instruments govern the terms and conditions of…
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