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Directors’ Responsibilities in the UK: What Owners Need to Know
Becoming a company director is exciting - you’re steering the ship, making decisions and building something valuable. But...

How To Stop Being Self-Employed in the UK
There are lots of good reasons a small business owner might want to stop being self-employed - maybe...

What Is A Break Clause In UK Commercial Leases?
Signing a commercial lease is a big commitment. Whether you’re opening a new café, moving into your first...

Copyright Lawyers UK: What They Do and When You Need One
If your business creates content, designs, code or marketing assets, you’re already dealing with copyright every day. And...

Disadvantages Of Crowdfunding In The UK: What To Consider
Crowdfunding can look like a dream route to finance: build buzz, raise funds, and validate your idea in...

UK GDPR Principles Explained
If your business collects any personal data - from customer emails to employee records - the UK GDPR...

Legal Documents Small Businesses Need In The UK
Sorting your legal documents isn’t the “fun” part of starting or growing a small business - but it’s...

Implied Terms In UK Contract Law Explained
Most business owners focus on the headline points when they sign a deal - price, scope, timelines. But...

Consequential Loss In UK Contracts: Key Points And Examples
If you’re negotiating a contract with a customer, supplier, software vendor or agency, the “consequential loss” clause will...
What Is A Health And Safety Policy In The UK?
If you employ people in the UK, you’re responsible for their health, safety and welfare at work. A...

What Is Franchising?
Thinking about growing your brand beyond a single location, or weighing up whether to buy into an established...

Vested Shares: How They Work in the UK
If you’re planning to give co-founders, early employees or advisors a stake in your company, vested shares are...

What Is Force Majeure In Contracts?
If you enter into contracts (with customers, suppliers or partners), you’ve probably heard the phrase “force majeure”. It...

What Is a Subsidiary?
If you’re growing your business, you’ll eventually hear advisors talk about “putting that venture into a subsidiary.” It...

How To Buy a Franchise in the UK: Legal Steps, Contracts, Compliance
Buying a franchise can be a smart way to start or grow a small business. You’re investing in...

Do You Need a UK Contract Lawyer? How to Get Your Contracts Right
If you run a small business, contracts are everywhere – from hiring your first contractor to selling your...

Dismissing An Employee With Less Than 2 Years’ Service In The UK
Need to let someone go before they hit their 2‑year anniversary? You’re not alone - it’s a common...

Overage Clause In UK Property Deals: What To Know
If you’re buying or selling land as a small business, there’s a good chance you’ll come across an...

Master Service Agreement (MSA): What It Is and Why It Matters
If your business delivers services on a recurring or project-by-project basis, a Master Service Agreement (MSA) can save...

How To Remove A Company Director In The UK
Needing to remove a director from your limited company is never easy. Maybe they’re no longer engaged, there’s...

Misrepresentation in UK Business Contracts: Key Points and Remedies
Misrepresentation trips up lots of small businesses. You think you’ve agreed a deal on one set of facts,...

Force Majeure Clause: What It Means And How To Use It
Supply chain delays, strikes, floods, pandemics - sometimes events outside your control make it genuinely impossible (or commercially...

What Is A Probation Period At Work In The UK?
Hiring is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a small business. A well-run probation period...

What Is A Shareholder? Roles, Rights and Responsibilities
If you’ve set up (or are about to set up) a limited company in the UK, you’ll quickly...
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