Starting up

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FAQs

Choosing a business name FAQs

Your business name can be a valuable asset you can include in your balance sheet, sell, mortgage to raise money or license to others.

Sector specific law

Business ownership and management

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Article

New director induction

New directors are likely to require some key information and training when they are first appointed, including on their role and responsibilities.

Finance and business strategy

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FAQs

Joint ventures FAQs

Different ways two or more businesses can work together, and the most important legal and other issues that need to be addressed.

Employment law

Marketing and selling

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FAQs

Distance selling and marketing FAQs

Distance selling rules apply to the sale of goods and services where there has been no face-to-face contact between the customer and your business.

Contracts, disputes

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Article

Overseas customers - getting paid

Selling to overseas customers can be good for growth, but the risk of non-payment is higher. Find out what steps you can take to ensure you get paid.

Commercial premises law

Health and safety

Data protection and IT

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Article

Keep your web cookies legal

To comply with web cookie laws, businesses are required to install a method of requesting user consent, or remove web cookies completely

Intellectual property

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FAQs

Patenting your invention FAQs

What you need to know if you are considering patenting your invention, including why you should do it, using an agent and the costs involved

Exit strategies