Our articles on legal issues have been created to help business owners tackle sensitive situations that require essential knowledge. Some of our articles break down tricky issues such as trademarks, patents and IP, while other content is more lighthearted, providing a welcome break from the more serious side to managing a business.
A Guide to Setting Up a Company on Companies House
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A lot of SME owners worry about how to deal with Companies House. Jamie Herrington of Virtual HQ shares some simple steps for getting set up.
Targeting Leads in the Run-up to Black Friday
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With last year's Black Friday being fully digital, Demi Edmunds of TextAnywhere outlines five strategies to help UK SMEs target high-quality leads
Using CRM Data to Build Marketing Campaigns
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Ella Patenall of Tech.co explores how SMEs can use CRM data to inform their long-term marketing strategy, including a look at data cleansing, segmentation and personalisation.
A Guide to the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)
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Learn about the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS), the government-backed initiative replacing the Recovery Loan Scheme.
How to Build LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Workplaces
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A commitment to LGBTQI+ inclusion in the workplace can actually strengthen a business’s strategic position.
All You Need to Know About ‘Quiet Quitting’
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As a business owner, you may have recently come across the term ’quiet quitting’ in the media and may not be sure exactly what it means, how to recognize it, or how to approach it.
Understanding Social Media and the Law
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Knowing how to deal with any legal risks that come with posting on social media is essential to creating a safe online working environment.
Transgender Rights & Protection in the Workplace
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Creating a safe, productive environment is critical for employers, but have you considered the needs of transgender employees? LawBite shares how to create a trans-inclusive workplace
Taking Legal Action Against Late Payments
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If a customer or business is late paying, you may need to act quickly to protect your cash flow. In this handy guide, LawBite explains the legal action you can take to resolve late payments
Commercial Rent, Leases & Evictions for SMEs
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LawBite's property lawyers explore the legal challenges of business leases for commercial landlords and their tenants, including how to resolve the issue of rent arrears
Covid-19 Vaccines: A Guide for Employers
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As the UK Government revokes the mandatory vaccination policy for health and social care workers in England, questions are raised over the position of employers. Kim Knox of Lawbite explores
Brexit: An SME's Checklist for Trading with the EU
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To help small businesses feeling uncertain about trading with the EU after Brexit, Carla Caroli from Lawbite shares a step-by-step guide to the cross-border movement of goods
Upcoming VAT Changes for SMEs in 2021/22
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Ross Bramble of Crunch reveals how small businesses can prepare for the upcoming changes to VAT rates and processes in the UK, including the delayed Making Tax Digital scheme
A Legal Guide to Intellectual Property for SMEs
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Intellectual Property can be a small business' most valuable asset, so it's vital to secure the right legal protection. Here's an essential guide from Lawbite's expert legal team
A Guide to the New EU VAT E-Commerce Rules
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From the 1st of July, the new EU VAT e-commerce rules will introduce significant changes for UK businesses selling to EU consumers. Here's everything you need to know
An SME's Guide to The End of Furlough
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As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme comes to a close on 30th September 2021, Simon Thomas explores everything UK SMEs need to know in order to prepare
A Step-by-Step Guide to Office Clearance
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If you want to downsize your office, here's a step-by-step guide to office clearance by the experts at AnyJunk, covering everything from choosing a clearance firm to documentation
5 Tips for Starting a Hospitality Business in 2021
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Here's everything you need to know about starting a hospitality business in 2021, from writing a post-lockdown business plan to embracing technology
A Guide to Limited Company Tax Deadlines
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Simon Thomas of Ridgefield Accounting talks us through the key tax deadlines for Companies House and HMRC that limited company business owners should be prepared for
How Hotels Can Use Tech to Drive Revenue
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Peter King of Dialog360 outlines five innovative ways technology can help hotel owners ride out the pandemic and come out stronger, from cloud communication to contactless payments
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