Every year many of us come up with resolutions, personal ones, maybe business, might be a general whole life overhaul. It’s an ideal time to start afresh, both because you can...
New Year, New You, New Business?
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Blog: Advice and news relating to business contracts, terms and conditions and changes in the law
Which JCT Contract Training Courses Are Right for Your Team?
As the saying goes, “knowledge is power”. This is why subcontractors are strongly encouraged to sign up for JCT contract training courses before entering into an agreement with a...
Should you sign your client’s contract or use yours?
In business everyone is pushing to get that sale and is willing to promise their client anything if they will be rewarded by winning that big order. Contracts are normally the...
Terms and Conditions for Start Up Businesses
When you are considering starting a new business, there are many things you need to consider to ensure you have the best possible start. Considering it is estimated that 80% of...
IR35 Rules Explained – What You Need to Know
As the saying goes, only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. Death is a given as it is a natural aspect of everyone’s life, whereas taxes are an obligation that must...
What is a Partnership Agreement?
There is often some confusion over what a partnership is. A partnership is a formal arrangement by two or more parties to manage and operate a business and share its profits. The...
Does Your Website Comply With The Law?
Your website is usually the first point of contact between you and your customers and suppliers. As such, it is vital that you design it in the correct way and ensure that it is...
Essential Considerations Before Signing a Shareholders’ Agreement
A shareholders’ agreement is essential for the survival of your business. Because disputes and disagreements can arise any time and, even for the simplest of reasons, it is...
How To Protect Minority Shareholder Rights
Minority shareholders have certain rights that should be protected, respected and upheld. Failure to understand and uphold these rights can cause permanent harm to your company,...
Your Christmas Shopping Rights Explained
The average person spends £1,000 more at Christmas than any other time of the year. The majority of that sum going on gifts for family and friends and more increasingly this is...
What Happens When a Shareholder Leaves a Company?
At the outset you may all be hopeful for the future of your business, however life changes and sometimes shareholders may need to leave. Whether it is to retire, relocate or move...
Estimates vs Quotes – what’s the difference?
Quotations - are they legally binding? We have several clients unsure about quotations and their place in business, whether they are important, what happens if they need to be...