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Share Dilution 101: Fully Diluted Shares Explained

Share Dilution 101: Fully Diluted Shares Explained

Thinking about raising funds for your startup or offering your team employee share options? If so, you’ve probably heard terms like “fully diluted shares”, “diluted shares”, or “share dilution”-and found them a...

22 April 2025
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Venture Capital: Pros, Cons & Fit for Growing Businesses

Venture Capital: Pros, Cons & Fit for Growing Businesses

Navigating growth as a small business or startup is both exciting and daunting. For many founders, there comes a moment when the path to scaling up isn’t as simple as reinvesting current...

22 April 2025
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Your Legal Guide to Starting a Yoga Studio: Choosing the Best Structure for Your Business

Your Legal Guide to Starting a Yoga Studio: Choosing the Best Structure for Your Business

Reading time: ~10 minutes Dreaming of opening a yoga studio in the UK? You’re not alone – as demand for wellness, mindfulness and yoga for trade continues to surge, more people are...

22 April 2025
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Escrow Accounts: Safeguarding Payments in Deals

Escrow Accounts: Safeguarding Payments in Deals

When entering into business deals-whether buying a property, acquiring a company, or simply making a significant payment-you want to be sure your money (or assets) are safe until everyone plays by the...

22 April 2025
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Valuing a Company: Practical Methods & Key Factors

Valuing a Company: Practical Methods & Key Factors

Figuring out what your business is really worth might feel overwhelming at first-but it’s an essential step whether you’re thinking about selling up, welcoming new investors, or simply planning big moves for...

22 April 2025
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Advisory Boards 101: Should You Join One?

Advisory Boards 101: Should You Join One?

Ever been asked to join an advisory board, or just curious about what it actually involves? Many professionals, entrepreneurs, and subject-matter experts find themselves wondering whether becoming part of an advisory board...

22 April 2025
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Shareholders’ Agreements: Preventing Disputes & Safeguarding the Business

Shareholders’ Agreements: Preventing Disputes & Safeguarding the Business

Running a company with others can be incredibly rewarding-more hands, complementary skills, and diverse perspectives can help your business grow faster. But it also brings another reality to the table: what happens...

22 April 2025
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Amending Articles of Association: A Simple UK Walk‑Through

Amending Articles of Association: A Simple UK Walk‑Through

Thinking about changing your company’s Articles of Association can sound intimidating – especially if you’ve never done it before. But in the UK, updating your company articles is a well-trodden legal path,...

22 April 2025
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Avoiding Common Mistakes When Starting a Limited Company in the UK

Avoiding Common Mistakes When Starting a Limited Company in the UK

So, you’re thinking about starting a limited company in the UK? That’s an exciting step for any budding entrepreneur or small business owner. Whether you’re planning to launch an online shop, a...

22 April 2025
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How to Effectively Check and Search Trade Marks in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Effectively Check and Search Trade Marks in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide

Launching a new business or expanding your brand is an exciting time. But before you invest precious time and resources building your name or logo, there’s one crucial step you can’t afford...

22 April 2025
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Drag‑Along Rights: Protecting Majority Exit Plans

Drag‑Along Rights: Protecting Majority Exit Plans

Selling your company can be an exciting milestone, but what happens when not all shareholders are on board with the sale? If you’re part of a UK private company-whether a fast-growing startup...

21 April 2025
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LLPs Demystified: Reasons to Pick the Limited‑Liability Partnership Model

LLPs Demystified: Reasons to Pick the Limited‑Liability Partnership Model

Choosing the right legal structure for your business is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a founder. If you’ve been researching your options, you’ve probably come across the Limited...

21 April 2025
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Venture Debt: Flexible Funding-Pros, Cons & Legal Watch‑Outs

Venture Debt: Flexible Funding-Pros, Cons & Legal Watch‑Outs

If you’re running a startup or an early-stage high-growth company, raising the right kind of finance can be as tricky as building the business itself. Maybe you’ve already secured venture capital funding,...

21 April 2025
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What Are The 5 Steps To Starting A Business In the UK?

What Are The 5 Steps To Starting A Business In the UK?

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29 March 2024
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How To Start A Beverage Company

How To Start A Beverage Company

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29 March 2024
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How To Start A Bottled Water Company

How To Start A Bottled Water Company

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29 March 2024
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How To Start A Book Publishing Company

How To Start A Book Publishing Company

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29 March 2024
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How To Start A Dance Company

How To Start A Dance Company

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29 March 2024
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How Do I Start A Trucking Company?

How Do I Start A Trucking Company?

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29 March 2024
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How To Start A Data Consulting Business

How To Start A Data Consulting Business

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29 March 2024
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Can I Start A Company While Working For Another One?

Can I Start A Company While Working For Another One?

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29 March 2024
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How To Start A Not-For-Profit Consulting Business

How To Start A Not-For-Profit Consulting Business

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29 March 2024
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How To Start An Environmental Consulting Business

How To Start An Environmental Consulting Business

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29 March 2024
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How To Start A Creative Consulting Business

How To Start A Creative Consulting Business

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29 March 2024
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