You need to be aware of the raft of rules, regulations, and laws which govern all aspects of running a business in the UK – from employing people, to being a company director.
As a business owner, you’ll likely be comfortable and confident concerning commercial contracts. The ability to negotiate, agree and adhere to the terms of an agreement will be fundamental to your business’s continued growth and success.
In this article, we will discuss commercial lease assignments in detail, including the necessary steps and documentation required to complete the process successfully.
Tom Keya of corporate mental health consultancy Soulh Tech in the law industry, had a long career within law before mental health pressures led to a career change. He speaks to Bytestart on life after law.
In this article, we look at five areas of commercials you should check before signing to stand you in good stead regardless of the subject matter or the scale of the document.
A joint venture is an arrangement between two or more companies that wish to work together to achieve a specific goal.
Where do you stand legally if you have outstanding contracts that you cannot fulfil through no fault of your own, or have contracts with others for the supply of goods or services which they cannot fulfil?
We asked Amanda Hamilton, Chief Executive of the NALP to outline the legal implications.Read More »What are the legal implications if you can’t fulfil a contract
As a small business owner, your legal responsibilities when taking on staff can be somewhat daunting but with a little help you can soon get your head around what’s needed.
One of your first duties as a new employer is to ensure you comply with employment contract law. To help you understand your legal obligations, here’s a guide to employment contracts for small business owners.Read More »Guide to employment contracts for small businesses
Company reviews left on websites such as Glassdoor and Indeed can be a great way for your organisation to build a positive reputation and help in efforts to recruit new talent.
However, there is always the risk that staff may leave negative reviews on these websites, which can have a very different impact altogether.Read More »Can you dismiss an employee for posting a negative company review?
When running your business, there may be times when you’ll need to obtain legal advice. Quite often, a solicitor will be called upon to review a contract, or to provide a legal opinion on a wide variety of business issues.
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The GDPR gives people more control over their personal information and requires organisations to clarify exactly where Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is stored – and how it is used.
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