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.
Do I Need A Shareholders' Agreement?
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A shareholders’ agreement is a vital legal document for many businesses and can protect the interests of both majority and minority shareholders
Protecting Your Brand's Intellectual Property
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Intellectual property and brand image are an SME's most valuable assets. But how do you go about protecting your brand and enforcing your rights to preserve and grow it?
Business Structures: a Simple Guide for Startups
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Choosing the wrong business structure can cause serious problems for a startup. Avoid making the same mistake with this short guide to business structures
What Is a Sole Trader?
— Read More — What Is a Sole Trader?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
How to Improve Your Productivity
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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?
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.
Franchisees and The Law
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Where to Start as a Sole Trader?
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So you want to start your own business. Be your own boss. Here's all the key legislation you need to protect yourself as a sole traders.
Claiming Startup Expenses
— Read More — Claiming Startup ExpensesGot your startup up and running? Did you know that there are ways that you can reclaim the expenses of starting your business? Here's how...
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