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.
Sponsoring Employees from Overseas - FAQs
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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
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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
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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)
— Read More — Understanding the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA)Understanding the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA)
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?
How to File for Bankruptcy
— Read More — How to File for BankruptcyFiling for bankruptcy is often a last resort, but it's important to be prepared ahead of time. We cover the various stages involved in declaring bankruptcy
How SMEs Can Help Close the Gender Pay Gap
— Read More — How SMEs Can Help Close the Gender Pay GapHow SMEs Can Help Close the Gender Pay Gap
Government want big firms to report pay for men and women, but SMEs can also take action to help close the gender pay gap. Here's how.
Santa: Master Burglar or Innocent House Guest?
— Read More — Santa: Master Burglar or Innocent House Guest?Santa: Master Burglar or Innocent House Guest?
If you think Santa is above scrutiny, click away now. Otherwise, read our legal expertise on his annual antics in light of increased break ins at Christmas
How to Conquer Your Debt
— Read More — How to Conquer Your DebtDebt can be overwhelming, but there are steps you can take to get back on track. Read our guide to setting up a debt management plan and other alternatives
5 Tips for Surviving the Office Christmas Party
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With the festive season upon us, we've got the ultimate guide to surviving the office Christmas party, and avoiding disciplinary or legal action.
What’s an Individual Voluntary Arrangement?
— Read More — What’s an Individual Voluntary Arrangement?What’s an Individual Voluntary Arrangement?
We explain the steps to finding an insolvency practitioner who'll help you get an Individual Voluntary Arrangement.
Are Your Christmas Staff Workers or Employees?
— Read More — Are Your Christmas Staff Workers or Employees?Are Your Christmas Staff Workers or Employees?
Recruiting temporary Christmas staff? Here's a guide to understanding the difference between who's a worker, and who's an employee.
How Would Today's Courts Treat Guy Fawkes' Sentence?
— Read More — How Would Today's Courts Treat Guy Fawkes' Sentence?How Would Today's Courts Treat Guy Fawkes' Sentence?
Fleximize's legal eagle shares her thoughts on how today's courts would treat Guy Fawkes' gruesome sentencing for treason.
What's a Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement?
— Read More — What's a Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement?What's a Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement?
We dive into Creditors’ Voluntary Arrangements and the steps you need to take.
Registering Your Business as a Limited Company
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Being a sole trader may offer you the business structure you want, but it doesn’t give you the protection a limited company gives you.
Setting Up or Altering a UK Partnership Business
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Setting up or altering a UK partnership business requires some practical and legal knowledge; these FAQs should help you get your company up and running.
Registering Your Trademark
— Read More — Registering Your TrademarkIf you've got your small business set up, you need to safeguard it with a trademark. Here's everything you need to know to protect your business today.
4 FAQs for Freelancers
— Read More — 4 FAQs for FreelancersFrom long-term freelancing, to non-compete agreements and working from home, these four FAQs should help you understand your rights as a freelancer.
Freelancing vs Full-Time Employment
— Read More — Freelancing vs Full-Time EmploymentFreelancing vs Full-Time Employment
What would work best for you? The freedom of freelancing or the stability of employment work. Check out this article about the pros and cons of each.
Should You Patent a New Idea?
— Read More — Should You Patent a New Idea?Should You Patent a New Idea?
Protecting a new idea, invention or design with a patent can give you a competitive edge in the market by preventing copies. We share how and when to apply
Understanding Your Legal Rights as an Employee
— Read More — Understanding Your Legal Rights as an EmployeeUnderstanding Your Legal Rights as an Employee
Your employer should (of course) abide by employment law, but a wise employee should always seek to understand his or her legal rights.
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