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UK Franchise Legal Advice: Steps Before You Buy Or Sell A Franchise

Franchising can be a smart way to grow faster (or to buy into a business model that’s already...

19 Mar 2026

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Ex Gratia Payments in Redundancy: What UK Employers Should Know

Redundancy is rarely straightforward for small businesses. Even when you’re confident there’s a genuine redundancy situation, the process...

19 Mar 2026

New Share Issues in the UK: Legal Steps for Companies

If you’re running a UK company and you need capital to grow, bring in a new co-founder, or...

19 Mar 2026

UK Data Privacy Policies: GDPR Requirements, Key Inclusions & Common Mistakes

If you run a small business, chances are you’re handling personal data every single day - customer emails,...

19 Mar 2026

When Your Business Needs a Contract Lawyer in the UK (and How to Choose)

When you’re running a small business, contracts can feel like “admin” - until something goes wrong. A customer...

19 Mar 2026

Peripatetic Workers: UK Guidance On Contracts, Pay And Compliance

If you employ people who spend their working day travelling between different sites (rather than reporting to one...

19 Mar 2026

Intellectual Property Agreements: Key Clauses for UK Startups and SMEs

If you’re building a UK startup or growing an SME, your intellectual property (IP) is often one of...

19 Mar 2026

Limit of Liability Clauses in UK Contracts: Meaning and Drafting Tips

If you’re running a small business, you’re probably signing contracts more often than you realise - with customers,...

19 Mar 2026

Pros And Cons Of Franchising In The UK: What You Need To Know

Franchising can feel like a shortcut to growth (or a safer way to start) - you’re buying into...

19 Mar 2026

Fair Reasons For Redundancy In the UK For Employers

Redundancy is one of those business decisions no small employer wants to make - but when demand drops,...

18 Mar 2026

What Is a Business Franchise? Franchising and Franchise Agreements Explained

If you’re growing a small business (or looking for a proven model to buy into), franchising can look...

18 Mar 2026

UK Payment Regulations: What Small Businesses Need To Know

If you’re running a small business, taking payment should feel like the easy part. But once you start...

18 Mar 2026

Key Clauses Every Business Should Know In UK Lease Contracts

Signing a new premises deal can feel like a huge milestone. You’ve found the right location, you can...

18 Mar 2026

How To Change Your Business Name in the UK

Outgrowing your original business name is more common than you might think. Maybe you started with a name...

18 Mar 2026

How Businesses Can Prevent Workplace Discrimination: Practical Steps

Most small business owners don’t set out to create an unfair workplace. In practice, though, discrimination risks can...

18 Mar 2026

Staff Handbook Contents UK Employers Should Include (And Why It Matters)

When you’re running a small business, it’s easy to think of a staff handbook as “nice to have”...

18 Mar 2026

Do UK Businesses Need A Data Protection Number? What It Is And How To Get One

If you’re running a small business, you’ve probably heard someone mention a “data protection number” and wondered if...

18 Mar 2026

“Bring Into Disrepute” Clauses in UK Employment Contracts: Key Rules

When you’re running a small business, your reputation is one of your most valuable assets. A single social...

18 Mar 2026

UK Certification Marks: Meaning, Use And Registration

If you’re building a brand, trust is everything. Customers (and business buyers) want quick signals that your products,...

18 Mar 2026

Simple Confidentiality Agreement (NDA) Template (Word): UK Guide To Use It

If you’re running a small business, you’ll almost certainly share valuable information with someone outside your core team...

18 Mar 2026

GDPR And Direct Marketing In The UK: Compliance Guide For SMEs

If you’re running a small business or startup, direct marketing can feel like the fastest way to grow...

18 Mar 2026

What Is a Company Branch in the UK, and When Should You Set One Up?

If your business is growing, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually ask: should we open a branch ?...

18 Mar 2026

Types Of Business Acquisitions: Common Acquisition Structures For UK SMEs

Buying another business can be one of the fastest ways to grow. Instead of building everything from scratch,...

18 Mar 2026

What Does DD Mean In Business?

If you’ve seen “DD” in an email thread, a contract draft, a finance spreadsheet or a funding deck...