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A solicitor can come in useful for many aspects of your business. But there are a range of different types of law and solicitors who specialise in certain areas, so finding the right one to meet your particular needs is important.

Top 10 Legal tips

Running a business will present you with many unexpected legal considerations; smallbusiness.co.uk's Top Ten Legal Tips help to guide you through the potential legislative minefield.

Picking professionals

When you employ a professional, such as a solicitor, marketing consultant, accountant or financial advisor, there is a lot at stake and business-owners often feel wary about parting with their money. SmallBusiness.co.uk offers some advice.

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Dealing with a court battle

Mike Watson, MD of industrial cleaning company Tube Tech International, has fought three legal battles over 25 years.

Upcoming changes to the law

On 1 October a number of changes to UK legislation come into play that may affect your business. This article from SmallBusiness.co.uk gives a round up of the changes that are most relevant to SMEs.

Budget summary

Chancellor Gordon Brown has made his Budget speech to the House of Commons. During recent Budgets the Chancellor has announced initiatives to reduce the complexity of taxation regulations but progress has been limited.
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Legal Advice News

Red tape on training needs to be reduced

Small businesses could face additional regulation by the government if they are forced to undertake formal meetings with employees who request time off to train, warns the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Red tape on training needs to be reduced

Female workers need supportive legislation, entrepreneur claims

Despite the work of campaigners and legislators there remains a 'massive, massive under-representation of women in senior positions', an online resource for female entrepreneurs says.

London mayor 'has significant economic powers' to protect business

The new mayor of London will have significant power over the economic development of the city, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Bosses face damages for third party sexual harassment

A top employment lawyer is warning employers they could face unlimited damages if they fail to protect employees from sexual harassment by third parties, under new laws now in force.

Small firms face 'difficulties' in taking a dispute to tribunal

Taking a dispute at work to an employment tribunal will 'definitely be more difficult' for employees and employers in small businesses compared with a larger company, according to an industry expert.

Self-employed 'need full life insurance'

The self-employed have a particular need for life insurance as "they are responsible for all their own benefits", say insurance experts.

Illegal practices in the workplace can result in 'serious penalties'

Both employers and employees in SMEs can face 'serious penalties' for engaging in illegal practices in the workplace, according to employment law specialists.

Firms still facing red tape burden

Small firms are still facing excessive amounts of regulation, new research has revealed.

Get prepared for regulation changes

With changes to employment regulations coming on 1 October, Business Link is advising employers to act now to get to grips with the legislation.

Government to simplify small business advice schemes

The government has announced proposals to simplify the process for small businesses to receive business advice.

Events Calendar

Business Startup

28th November, Olympia, London

Protecting Your Business

6th September, Best Western Country Hotel, Caerphilly

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FT Guide to Personal Tax

Formerly the Lloyds TSB Tax Guide, the FT Guide to Personal Tax is now published by Pearson Education. Written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc and Jonquil Lowe, this unique guide gives step-by-step advice to completing your tax return as well as 100 tax-saving tips.

FT Guide to Business Start Up

Formerly the Lloyds TSB Small Business Guide, the FT Guide to Business Start Up is now published by Pearson Education. Written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc, this unique guide has sold over two million copies. It offers practical advice about starting and running your own business.

Growth Company Investor

Growth Company Investor is widely recognised as the leading magazine for investors interested in AIM and smallcap companies. Published 10 times per year, and brought to you by an award-winning analyst team, it offers subscribers unrivalled insight into high-potential smaller companies. Subscribe today with a 50% discount in your first year.

What Investment

What Investment is the leading and longest-established investment magazine in the UK.

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Compare business insurance with Coverzones

Compare, choose and buy small business insurance in minutes. With Coverzones you can purchase instantly. Compare the UK’s leading providers now to save both time and money!

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Solicitors Resource Centre

Get legal advice

Rausa Mumford Solicitors offer practical, no nonsense legal advice, specialising in Commercial Conveyancing, Defendant Personal Injury and Commercial Dispute Resolutions.

Free legal advice

This site offers information on different aspects of company law and solicitors. It also provides a 24/7 helpline and free legal advice from an expert lawyer.

Get business law advice

This site provides information about different aspects of the UK business law as well as a 24/7 help line.

Small business solicitors

Glasgow and Edinburgh-based small business solicitors.

Find a suitable lawyer

TakeLegalAdvice.com is a free online search and comparison service to locate the most suitable lawyers, both locally and internationally, to handle your case.

Regulation of solicitors

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is responsible for the regulation of solicitors in England and Wales with the purpose to protect the public.

Find a solicitor

This site contains a searchable database to help you find a solicitor, advice on what to expect, guides to common legal problems and what to do if things go wrong.

Legal basics for small businesses

Law on the web provides a legal checklist to be considered when starting a small business.

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Fivium - The challenges of growth

Matthew Fletcher of IT systems company Fivium talks about the challenges of being part of a fast-growing business.

"The business is out there"

Entrepreneur Neil O'Connell has built his business , Sulis Interiors, up from nothing.

"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"

The challenges David Ferry faced when starting and growing his business, Ferry Financial.

Flexible working: the leaders' view

At the 2008 Work Wise UK Summit, BT Business asked a number of leaders for their views on flexible working.

Blogs

Trying to hire staff

Marc Barber 11/12/2008

There’s no getting round the fact that great ideas are always made or ruined by other people. Have your say »

Burning the candle at both ends

Penny Proffit 30/06/2008

The romantics among you may think that running your own business might be relaxing. Have your say »

Intellectual property – Protect your assets

Guest Blogger 22/10/2008

As markets adapt to the impact of the current financial crisis, ambitious owner-managers will seek to identify and nurture core value in their enterprises. Have your say »

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