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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
Advertising Claims Law for UK eCommerce Brands
Strong marketing helps UK eCommerce brands grow, but unsupported or misleading advertising claims can create complaints, refund issues...
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 2026Contracting 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 2026How To Exit A Commercial Lease Early Without Costly Mistakes
If your business has outgrown its premises (or the premises have outgrown your budget), you might be thinking...
23 Apr 2026
Trademark Infringement In the UK: Common Examples And How To Respond
If you’ve ever spotted another business using a name, logo, slogan or product branding that looks uncomfortably like...
23 Apr 2026
How To Change Terms And Conditions In Business Contracts Safely
You’ve launched your business, you’ve got customers coming in, and your operations are finally running smoothly. Then reality...
23 Apr 2026
Trademark Agent vs Trade Mark Attorney: What’s the Difference?
If you’re building a brand in the UK, you’ll probably hit this question sooner rather than later: should...
23 Apr 2026
How To Start A Restaurant Business In The UK: Legal Steps
Opening a restaurant is exciting - you’ve got a concept, a menu, and (hopefully) a location you can...
23 Apr 2026Shareholders’ Responsibilities: Duties, Rights And Key Risks
If you run a UK SME or startup, it’s easy to think of shareholders as the “names on...
23 Apr 2026UK Business Legal Requirements Checklist For SMEs And Startups
Starting a business is exciting - but it can also feel like you’ve suddenly inherited a never-ending “legal...
23 Apr 2026How To Set Up An Agency In The UK: Legal Steps, Contracts And Compliance
Setting up an agency can be an exciting way to build a scalable business - whether you’re launching...
23 Apr 2026
Investor Funding In The UK: Legal Guide For Startups And SMEs
When you’re growing a startup or SME, investor funding can feel like the big milestone that takes you...
22 Apr 2026
Modern Slavery Act 2015 Compliance For UK SMEs And Startups
If you’re running an SME or startup, “modern slavery compliance” can sound like something only big multinationals worry...
22 Apr 2026
UK Branch Setup: Legal, Contracts And Compliance For Growing SMEs
Opening a new location is one of the most exciting milestones in a growing business. It’s also one...
22 Apr 2026
Can an Employee Retract a Resignation Letter in the UK?
Resignations are rarely as “clean” as we’d like them to be in a small business. You might receive...
22 Apr 2026
Shell Businesses: What They Are, Legal Risks And Staying Compliant
Most small businesses will never set out to create a “shell business”. But you can still run into...
22 Apr 2026
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