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 Professional Indemnity Insurance
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Kerri-Ann Hockley, Head of Customer Service at professional insurance broker PolicyBee, shares her guide to professional indemnity insurance for UK SMEs
An SME's Guide to Trading in the Lead up to Brexit
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As uncertainty around Brexit continues, Paul Beard of Creditsafe shares his expertise on how UK SMEs should approach international trade in the lead up to Brexit
Pros and Cons of Limited Company Contracts
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Hannah Robinson, Digital Marketing Manager of Larsen Howie, talks us through IR35 liability and the pros and cons of limited company contracts
A Guide to April 2020 Employment Law Changes
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Employment law specialist Paula Fisher provides insight into the 2020 Employment Law Changes that will affect every employer in the UK, along with highlighting how UK SMEs can prepare
Making Your Business Compliant with PCI Level 1
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Protecting personal data should be a primary concern of any business, especially those that process card payments. Here's our guide to making your business compliant with PCI Level 1
A Small Business' Guide to Checking Contracts
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LawBite's Diane Pearce shares her expert knowledge on how to check legal contracts as a small business owner, along with exploring the commercial implications of Brexit
Five Tips for Keeping Your Company Safe Online
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Here's a quick guide from Phil Upton covering five ways to keep your small business and its data safe from malware
Credit Control Checklist for Small Businesses
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If you offer your products or services on credit, it's vital that this is carried out in a controlled manner and a strict collection procedure is in place
How to Build an Inclusive Workforce
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Darren Hockley, Managing Director of DeltaNet International, explores the business benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion, along with how to build a culture of inclusion in your workplace
Claiming Tax Relief with Salary Sacrifice Pensions
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Salary sacrifice is a tax-efficient way to boost your employees’ pensions. James Alesbury of HWB Chartered Accountants talks us through the details
A Guide to Claiming Limited Company Expenses
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Operating your small business as a limited company comes with a host of financial benefits, incentivised schemes and tax relief. Here's a look at the expenses you could be claiming
Dealing with Data Loss from Business Devices
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Andrew Magee, Development Manager at software specialist Enigma Recovery, explains what to do if you've lost data from one of your business devices
6 Ways Your SME Can Become Carbon Neutral
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If you're concerned about your business' carbon emissions, here are six ways to help your business become more environmentally-conscious
The Benefits of Incorporating Your Business
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Incorporating your business can offer many important legal and tax advantages. Here's a quick look at whether incorporation is right for your small business
An Employer's Guide to the Risks of Sitting
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There's been much research conducted into the detrimental impact that sitting at an office desk can have on our health. Here's a quick look at what employers can do to help
How to Approach Diversity Within Your SME
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Siân Goodson, Founder of executive search business Goodson Thomas, shares her strategies to help SME owners ensure they have a more diverse workforce and senior team
Balancing Digital Transformation with Privacy
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Sophie Chase-Borthwick, Director of Data Ethics & Privacy at Calligo, explains how to incorporate data privacy into digital transformation projects
How to Build an Inclusive Culture Within Your SME
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Zoe Morris of recruitment agency Jefferson Frank explores what UK businesses can do to build an inclusive culture and make women feel more welcome in the technology industry
Collecting Data for Hyper-Personalised Marketing
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Jason Lark of Celerity shares his tips on how to collect the right types of data for your SME's marketing campaigns
The SME Guide to Optimising Transparency
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In this detailed guide, KJ Dearie of Termly explores how SMEs can promote transparency through their data collection and marketing practices
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