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Written Resolutions Under the Companies Act in the UK: Practical Guide
If you’re running a UK startup or SME, you’ll know that company decisions don’t stop just because everyone’s...

What Is Software Licensing? A Guide for UK Businesses and Startups
If you’re building, selling or using software in your business, you’ll eventually run into the question: what is...

UCTA Reasonableness Test: Enforcing Limitation Of Liability Clauses In UK Contracts
If you run a small business, you’ve probably had this moment: you’re about to sign a customer contract,...

Equity Investors: What Equity Investment Means For Startups And SMEs
If you’re building a startup or growing an SME, there usually comes a point where your ambitions outgrow...

Advance Subscription Agreements For UK Startups: Early-Stage Funding Guide
If you’re running a UK startup, raising money early on can feel like a juggling act. You need...

What Employers Can (and Can’t) Say in UK Employment Reference Letters
If you run a small business, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked to provide an employment reference...

Startup Advisors In the UK: Roles, When To Hire, Key Legal Documents
Hiring a startup advisor can feel like a “later” problem when you’re busy building product, chasing customers and...
How To Register A Trade Mark In the UK: Step-By-Step Guide
You’ve put time (and money) into building a brand name, logo, slogan or product name that customers recognise....

UK Notice Period Calculator: Employer And Employee Notice Requirements
If you run a small business, giving (or receiving) notice is one of those things that feels simple...

Copyright vs Trademark: What’s the Difference for Your Business?
If you’ve built something original for your business - a logo, a brand name, a website, an online...

Board Resolution Template: How To Write And Use One For Your Company
If you run a limited company, you’ll eventually hit decisions that are worth documenting properly - even if...

Parent Company Meaning: How It Works And Key Legal Considerations
If you’re growing your business, launching a new brand, or thinking about buying another company, you might start...

Restrictive Covenants in UK Employment Contracts: Enforceability
Hiring great people is one of the best investments you can make as a small business. But if...

Fiduciary Relationship Meaning: Duties, Examples And Risks
If you run a business, you’re probably used to wearing a lot of hats - director, manager, negotiator,...

How To Start A Marketing Agency In the UK: Legal Setup Essentials
Starting a marketing agency can be an exciting way to turn your skills (and your network) into a...

Consequential Loss: Meaning And Exclusion Clauses For UK Businesses
If you run a small business, there’s a good chance you’ve seen (or been asked to accept) a...

UK Design Rights: What They Protect And How To Secure Them
If you run a product-based business (or even a service business with a strong visual brand), your designs...

How To Set Up A UK Subsidiary: Legal Steps And Key Documents
Expanding into the UK can be an exciting growth move - new customers, new talent, and a new...

Sell-and-Leaseback Agreements: How UK Businesses Can Do It Safely
If you’re a small business owner, cash flow can feel like a constant balancing act. You might have...

When To Hire A Lawyer For Your Small Business In The UK (And How To Choose One)
Running a small business means you’re making decisions every day that affect your cashflow, your reputation, and your...

Auto-Renewal Clauses in UK Business Contracts: Meaning and Management
Auto-renew clauses can be a real “set and forget” feature in business contracts - until they aren’t. If...

UK Statutory Interest Calculator: Calculate Late Payment Interest & Claim It
Chasing late invoices is frustrating at the best of times. It’s even worse when a customer drags things...

What Is A Credit Facility? Key Legal Terms Explained
If you’re running (or growing) a small business, cash flow rarely moves in a perfect straight line. You...

SAFE Agreement UK: What Is a Simple Agreement for Future Equity?
If you’re raising funds for your startup, you’ve probably heard investors ask whether you can do it “on...
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