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How To Manage Employee Resignations In The UK
Even well-run teams will face it sooner or later - an employee, co‑founder or director decides to resign...
2 Jan 2026
Ordinary Share Capital Formula In The UK: How To Calculate
If you run a limited company in the UK, you’ll see “ordinary share capital” pop up in your...
2 Jan 2026
Shareholder Agreements in the UK
If you’re starting or growing a private limited company in the UK with one or more co-founders or...
2 Jan 2026
How To Evaluate A Company
Thinking about buying a company, taking a strategic stake, or partnering with another business? Great opportunities do pop...
1 Jan 2026
Franchise Advantages And Disadvantages
Thinking about running a business under a well-known brand, with a playbook that’s already been proven? Franchising can...
1 Jan 2026
One Way NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) In The UK
If you’re about to share valuable know‑how with a potential supplier, contractor or investor, a one way NDA...
1 Jan 2026
Term Financing: How It Works, Legal Risks and Terms to Negotiate
Looking to invest in equipment, hire new staff or open a second site, but you don’t want to...
1 Jan 2026
How Much Do Preference Shares Cost In The UK?
Issuing preference shares can be an attractive way for a UK small business to raise capital without giving...
1 Jan 2026
What Does Winding Up Mean in the UK?
If you’re thinking about closing your company or you’ve hit cash flow trouble, you’ve probably heard the term...
1 Jan 2026
Can Facebook Use My Photos?
If your business is active on Facebook, you’ll be sharing photos all the time - product shots, behind‑the‑scenes...
1 Jan 2026
When Does the Minimum Wage Increase in the UK?
If you employ staff in the UK, “when does minimum wage increase?” is more than a curiosity -...
1 Jan 2026
How To Value Intellectual Property
Your brand, software, designs, content and know‑how often do more heavy lifting than your physical assets. The challenge...
1 Jan 2026
Can My Employee Have A Second Job In The UK?
More employees are picking up side gigs to boost their income or explore a passion. As a small...
1 Jan 2026
How Online Dispute Resolution Works in the UK
Disputes are part and parcel of doing business - late invoices, delivery issues, scope creep, or a supplier...
1 Jan 2026
What Is An Acceptable Use Policy? (2026 Updated)
If your team uses company email, shared drives, SaaS tools, Wi-Fi, laptops, mobiles, or even a Slack channel,...
1 Jan 2026
Service Agreement or Terms & Conditions: What Should You Use For Your Business? (2026 Updated)
If you're selling services (or products plus services), you've probably hit this question early: should you put a...
1 Jan 2026
How Can A Forward Contract Protect My Business? (2026 Updated)
If your costs (or revenue) depend on exchange rates, commodity prices, or interest rates, you'll know how quickly...
1 Jan 2026
Deed vs Contract: When To Use A Deed In The UK
If you run a small business, you probably sign plenty of “ordinary” contracts. But sometimes the safer option...
1 Jan 2026
How To Dispute an Invoice Effectively
Invoice disputes happen to even the most organised businesses. Maybe a supplier charged more than you agreed, delivered...
1 Jan 2026
Interest-Free Loan From Director To Company: UK Legal, Tax & Docs
Cash flow gets tight in most small companies at some point. If you’re a director, one quick way...
1 Jan 2026What Is A Framework Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're buying or supplying the same kinds of goods or services over and over, signing a brand-new...
1 Jan 2026
Things To Look Out For In Cafe Or Restaurant Leases (2026 Updated)
Signing a lease for a cafe or restaurant is one of those "big moment" milestones. It's exciting -...
1 Jan 2026
What Can Be Patented? (2026 Updated)
If you've built something new - a product, a process, or even a clever way of making something...
1 Jan 2026
How To Prove Misrepresentation In The UK
If a supplier, partner or seller talked you into a deal with statements that turned out to be...
1 Jan 2026
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