The whistleblowing law explained
Whistleblowing legislation was introduced in the UK under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and whilst it’s a term many of us have seen discussed in various newspaper headlines – most recently...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about intellectual property
Starting a new business is a thrilling experience – your ideas, inventions, and brand are about to be unleashed upon the world! Before sharing it all, though, it is vital that you ensure that it is all...
View ArticleBeing prepared for any eventuality is crucial to securing business success
Britain is a nation of small businesses, but whilst our SMEs play a vital role supporting millions of jobs and stimulating the future growth of our economy, many of them across the country are leaving...
View ArticleSmall businesses and scams: What you need to know
Fraud affects 1 in 4 small businesses every year, and in 2015, fraud losses to SMEs were estimated at £18.9 billion. Compared to bigger companies, small businesses are more likely to be a target of...
View ArticleDoing business online? Make sure that you’re not breaking the law
The online marketplace has exploded in the past decade with many small businesses taking the view that an online selling platform for their goods and services is preferable, to the often-higher cost of...
View ArticleBlake Morgan: Gender pay update
Employers with 250 or more ‘relevant employees’ are still eagerly awaiting the final version of The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2016 and their implementation, requiring...
View ArticleThe importance of good record keeping for your business
Keeping good records is vital for any business. Whether that’s to help manage your costs, whether it’s for legal, regulatory or tax reasons, or simply to help manage and improve your business....
View ArticleDebt protection: how can advisers help to protect small businesses
It is a fact that when starting up a business, most business owners will have to take out some form of loan. These funds are vital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) when their business is...
View ArticleInternational trade takes a tumble for UK’s smaller companies
The number of small and medium-sized enterprises trading internationally falls to all-time low. UK SMEs transfered one per cent less on average per currency transaction in Q1 2017 versus Q4 2016 – a...
View ArticleResolving commercial disputes from your front room
By Stephanie Reeves and Ted Powell at national law firm Irwin Mitchell The coronavirus pandemic is having a significant impact on the personal and professional lives of people worldwide. In such an...
View ArticleContract flexibility crucial to weathering the COVID-19 storm
By Martin Noble, commercial partner at law firm, Shakespeare Martineau COVID-19 is putting a deep strain on almost all areas of UK business. With inbound payments decreasing and cash flow slowing down,...
View ArticleSME’s: Keeping rent costs down while avoiding legal disputes with landlords
By Joanna Bullard, Partner in the Commercial Team at Gardner Leader solicitors It’s fair to say that lockdown has created immediate and longer term difficulties for commercial landlords and business...
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