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Restocking Fees In The UK: What Businesses Can And Can’t Charge Under Consumer Law
If you sell products in the UK (especially online), you’ve probably dealt with returns that cost you real...

No Refund Policies: What UK Businesses Can (And Can’t) Enforce Under Consumer Law
If you run a small business, refunds can be one of the quickest ways to lose time, money,...

UK Cookie Audit: Check Website Cookies for GDPR Compliance (Step-by-Step)
If you run a small business website, cookies can feel like a “set and forget” job. You add...

Service Level Agreement Between Two Companies: What to Include and How to Draft One
If you’re a small business that relies on another company to deliver something important (IT support, logistics, SaaS...

How To Add A Reject Cookies Option To Your Website (UK GDPR & PECR)
If your website uses analytics, marketing pixels, embedded videos, live chat, or most third-party tools, you’re probably using...

Maximum GDPR Fines in the UK: Penalties, Examples and How to Avoid Them
If you run a small business, GDPR compliance can feel like one of those “big company” problems that...

How To Protect Commercially Confidential Information In Contracts
If you run a small business, chances are you’re sharing sensitive information more often than you realise. It...

Free Legal Documents UK Small Businesses Can Use (And What to Avoid)
If you’re running a small business, it’s completely normal to look for free legal documents before you spend...

GDPR Documentation: What UK SMEs Need And How To Get It Right
If you run a small business, it’s easy to think “GDPR is for the big players”. But if...

Can You Copyright a Computer Program Algorithm in the UK?
If your business is building software, chances are you’ve had this exact thought at some point: you’ve spent...

Which Law Transposes the GDPR Into UK Law?
If you run a small business in the UK, you’ve probably heard some version of: “We need to...

Joint Data Controllers Under UK GDPR: What Businesses Need to Know
If your business shares customer, user or employee data with another organisation, you might assume one of you...

Buying a Restaurant in the UK: Legal Checklist for Owners
Buying a restaurant can be an exciting shortcut into the hospitality industry. You’re not starting from scratch -...

GDPR Disclaimers: What UK Businesses Must Include and Where to Use Them
If you run a small business, you’re probably collecting personal data more often than you realise - customer...

What Is A Contractor In The UK? Business Hiring Guide
If you’re building a small business, hiring contractors can feel like the perfect middle ground: you get specialist...

Offering Credit to Customers: Legal Risks and Terms in the UK
Offering credit to customers can be a great way to win work, improve customer loyalty and smooth out...

Crowdfunding Pros And Cons: UK Legal Risks And Compliance For Startups
Crowdfunding can feel like the perfect solution when you’re building a startup or growing an SME: you get...

Sale of Goods Contract: Key Terms and Common Pitfalls for UK Businesses
If your business sells products (whether to other businesses or directly to customers), you’re probably entering into a...

Agency Contracts In The UK: Key Terms To Include And Risks To Avoid
If you’re growing a small business, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually rely on someone else to help...

UK Healthcare Regulators: Roles and Compliance for Businesses
If you’re running (or planning to launch) a healthcare business in the UK, you’ll quickly find that it’s...

Marital Status in the UK: Employment, Benefits and HR Compliance
As a small business owner, you’ll collect and use a lot of personal information about your team. Some...

Unfit For Purpose Meaning In UK Business Contracts: When It Applies
If you sell products, supply materials, deliver services, or buy in stock from suppliers, you’ve probably seen the...

Is Price Discrimination Illegal in the UK?
If you run a small business, it’s completely normal to wonder whether you’re “allowed” to charge different customers...

M&A Due Diligence Checklist For Buyers And Sellers
If you’re buying a business (or selling one), it’s easy to get swept up in the headline figures:...
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