Whether you’re thinking of starting your first business or you already own an established business, it’s highly likely that, at some stage, you will consider applying for a bank loan to secure additional finance. However, banks now have far more [...]
Paying cash for an asset can be a significant drain on your working capital. Leasing the asset, however, gives you access to the asset without paying for it all at once. All forms of leasing are basically rental agreements giving [...]
Most law firms like to say that they’re different but, in reality, they’re not: they have similar offices, similar standards of client service, similar policies and procedures and similar ways of managing their people. Choose a specialist business solicitor who [...]
The Code for Leasing Business Premises in England and Wales is the result of collaboration between commercial property professionals and industry bodies representing both owners (Landlords) and occupiers (Tenants). The Code aims to promote fairness in commercial leases, and recognises [...]
A franchise can be a safer and lower cost option for would-be entrepreneurs than starting up by yourself. However, the terms and conditions of Franchise Agreements are far from standard and some can be quite onerous. As a franchisee, it's important that [...]
If you’re the owner of a successful and profitable business and it operates against a model and systems that you believe could easily be taught to others, then you might want to consider leveraging your success by setting up a [...]
Whether you’re looking to sell your ecommerce business or are interested in buying an online business, the question of its value will be of equal significance. And yet, ascertaining a realistic value for an online business - which may well [...]
Terms and conditions form a basic but vital part of any business transaction. Whether you sell to other busineses (B2B) or direct to the public (B2C), your terms and conditions are there to protect your rights, limit your liabilities and provide [...]
Internet legal compliance is important for anyone who owns a website or provides internet services of any description. Many businesses who understand the importance of protecting themselves in their normal course of business simply neglect to protect themselves from claims [...]
If you’ve shed blood, sweat and tears building up your own business, the decision to sell it may be one of the hardest you’ll ever make. However, there can be compelling reasons for wanting to make the break: you may [...]
