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Franchise Partnership Agreements: Key Terms, Risks and Structure

Running a franchise can be a great way to grow faster than you could on your own -...

27 Apr 2026

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Modern Slavery Policy in the UK: When You Need One and What to Include

When you’re running a small business, it can feel like your compliance to-do list never ends. But modern...

27 Apr 2026

UK Crypto Regulation: What Businesses And Startups Need To Know (2023)

If you’re building anything in crypto (or even just accepting crypto as payment), you’ve probably felt the ground...

26 Apr 2026

Commercial Units for Rent: UK Legal Checks Before You Sign

Commercial units can raise very different lease, use and fit-out issues depending on the premises. This guide covers...

25 Apr 2026

How To Start A Fragrance Business In The UK: Legal Essentials

Starting a fragrance business can feel like the perfect mix of creativity and commercial opportunity. You get to...

25 Apr 2026

Exit Strategy: Legal Steps For A Business Sale, Merger Or Closure In The UK

Most small business owners spend years thinking about how to build the business - finding customers, hiring the...

25 Apr 2026

Redundancy Consultation Meeting Script: UK Employer Compliance Checklist

Redundancy conversations are some of the hardest you’ll have as a small business owner. You’re trying to keep...

25 Apr 2026

Deed of Variation for a Commercial Lease: Costs and Key UK Considerations

If you’re running a small business from leased premises, chances are your commercial lease will need to change...

24 Apr 2026

Private Companies In The UK: Definition, Structure, And Legal Requirements

If you’re starting (or scaling) a business, you’ve probably heard people say “just set up a private company”....

24 Apr 2026

Corporate Social Responsibility Principles: A Practical Guide For UK SMEs And Startups

If you’re running a growing business, “doing the right thing” is rarely just a nice-to-have. Your customers, investors,...

24 Apr 2026

Terminating a Contract in the UK: How to End Agreements Legally

At some point, most small businesses have to end a commercial relationship. Maybe a supplier keeps missing delivery...

24 Apr 2026

What Is Conciliation? Resolving Workplace And Contract Disputes In The UK

Disputes are part of running a business. A contractor doesn’t deliver on time, a client won’t pay, or...

24 Apr 2026

How Do UK Company Directors Get Paid? Salary, Dividends & Legal Issues

If you run a limited company, sooner or later you’ll ask the practical (and very important) question: how...

24 Apr 2026

Heads Of Terms Template (PDF): Key Clauses And Common Pitfalls For UK SMEs

If you’re negotiating a big deal for your business - buying or selling a business, taking on investment,...

24 Apr 2026

Are Verbal Contracts Legally Binding In Scotland?

You’re running a small business, things move fast, and not every deal happens with a neat PDF attached....

24 Apr 2026

Can You Run Two Businesses Under One Name In The UK? Legal Options

If you’ve got a new product line taking off, you’re launching a second service, or you’ve simply spotted...

24 Apr 2026

UK Seed Funding Rounds: What Founders Must Know Before Raising Capital

Raising money can feel like a huge milestone - and it is. But seed funding rounds also have...

24 Apr 2026

Investor Contract Essentials: Key Terms, Pitfalls And How To Protect Your Startup

Raising money is exciting. It can also feel like you’ve suddenly been dropped into a world of term...

24 Apr 2026

Do Shares Have To Be Sold On Death? UK Company Owners’ Guide

If you run a UK limited company with one or more shareholders, it’s completely normal to wonder what...

24 Apr 2026

Heads Of Terms Template (Word): What To Include And When You Need One

If you’re negotiating a deal for your business (a new supplier, a partnership, a property lease, a business...

24 Apr 2026

UK Competition Law: Staying Compliant And Avoiding Anti-Competitive Conduct

If you’re running a small business, competition probably feels like a daily reality - winning customers, negotiating with...

24 Apr 2026

Contracting Agreement in the UK: Key Clauses and How to Draft One

If your business uses freelancers, consultants, or contractors (even just occasionally), having a well-drafted contracting agreement in place...

24 Apr 2026

Opting Out Of The 48-Hour Work Week In The UK: Employer Implications

If you run a small business, busy periods can arrive fast - a new client lands, a big...

24 Apr 2026

Trial Shifts in the UK: What Employers Need to Know Before Offering One

If you’re hiring (especially in hospitality, retail, care, trades, or customer-facing roles), offering a trial shift can feel...