Legal

Protecting Your Business from a Data Breach

Rahul Powar

From educating your staff about phishing emails to protecting your local network, here are some important cyber security measures for small businesses

The Late Starters’ Guide to GDPR for SMEs

Mark Taylor

With changes to GDPR due in May, some firms are concerned about their readiness. Here's our guide to preparing your business for the new regulations

The Risks and Rewards of Unpaid Internships

Michelle Last

There are risks and rewards for employers when it comes to unpaid internships. We review the recent controversy and employment laws regarding internships

The Biggest Cyber Threats Facing SMEs in 2018

Ben Rose

With massive cyber-attacks increasing in regularity, what are the main cyber threats that businesses should be aware of? And how can they tackle them?

Carillion Collapse: What Can Businesses Learn?

Mike Smith

The insolvency of Carillion will have far-reaching implications for its employees and contractors. But what lessons has it taught other businesses?

Card Surcharge Ban: How SMEs Can Offset the Cost

Nicky Hirst

It's now illegal for businesses to charge customers for debit and credit card payments. How can companies manage the impact of the card surcharge ban?

Discovering an Employee Has a Criminal Conviction

Michelle Last

What rights and responsibilities do employers have in respect of employees with undisclosed criminal records? Tackle this tricky issue with our handy guide

Business Structures: a Simple Guide for Startups

Victoria Cimaz

Choosing the wrong business structure can cause serious problems for a startup. Avoid making the same mistake with this short guide to business structures

R&D Tax Credits: a Guide for Small Businesses

Alex Boothman

What are R&D tax credits, and how can your company claim them? We answer these questions, and more, in this definitive guide to R&D tax relief

Employment Tribunal Fees: The Impact of Abolition

Nicola Mullineux

Four years after their introduction, the Supreme Court has abolished employment tribunal fees, ruling them unlawful. But what does it mean for employers?

What Is a Sole Trader?

Adam Pescod

Thinking of setting up as a sole trader? Find out what it means, how to register, and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of business structure

Shared Parental Leave: a Guide for Employers

Michelle Last

The UK government introduced shared parental leave in 2015, offering parents a more flexible childcare arrangement. But what does it all mean for employers?

The Impact of the Uber Ruling on the Gig Economy

Michelle Last

Uber's defeat in a recent employment tribunal will have a huge impact on the company, but what are the wider implications for the gig economy as a whole?

Probationary Periods: What Employers Need to Know

Michelle Last

Probationary periods can protect employers when a new employee doesn’t make the grade. But how can an employer implement one effectively and responsibly?

Safety Systems for Commercial Vehicles

Naomi Webb

Its important to keep your staff safe when they get behind the wheel. These safety solutions should do the trick for any business with commercial vehicles

How to Improve Your Productivity

Richard Walton

It seems we’ve hit an all-time low in productivity levels in the UK and, as a result, are more stressed. What’s holding us back and how do we escape it?

Sponsoring Employees from Overseas - FAQs

Adam Pescod

When recruiting a worker from outside the EU, employers might need to apply for a Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 5 sponsor licence. Here's all you need to know

Barriers That Stop Women Starting Up

Annelie Carver

This International Women's Day, business woman and lawyer Annelie Carver shares how other female business owners can break down barriers to achieve success

How the Courts Help with Personal Debt

Emma Meakin

Personal debt can seem like a problem that's impossible to resolve, but you don’t have to face your finances alone. Learn how the courts can help you repay

Understanding the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA)

Emma Meakin

What is the Data Protection Act 1998, how should you deal with data access requests, and what other aspects of DPA are likely to affect your small business?