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 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
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
How to Transition to Remote Working
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Remote working is becoming increasingly popular among UK SMEs. Here are 10 considerations to ensure your staff remain happy and productive when working remotely
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
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
Is Private Healthcare Worthwhile for SMEs?
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Dr Zubair Ahmed, Co-founder and CEO of Medicspot, explains why small businesses should be thinking differently about employee healthcare
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 Better Records Management
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Paul Ravey of Access Records Management shares tips on how businesses can refine their records management practices
A Complete Guide to Making Tax Digital
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We share a complete rundown of everything you need to know about the Making Tax Digital scheme, including a useful visual guide to help prepare your business for the deadline
Employee Health Assessments for SMEs
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Marcus Herbert, Corporate Operations Specialist at Nuffield Health, explores the value of intelligent personal health assessments for SMEs
A Guide to UK Business Rates
— Read More — A Guide to UK Business RatesHere's everything you need to know about paying business rates bills in the UK, including how business rates are calculated, exemptions, and small business rates relief
Brexit Uncertainty: Preparing Your Business
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With uncertainty around Brexit dominating headlines, here's how to keep your business prepared in the face of the unexpected
Does Your SME Need a Lone Working Policy?
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We explore why lone working policies are an important component of every SME's Health & Safety process, and how to go about writing one that's tailored to your employees
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