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Podcast: choosing a legal structure
In this podcast, Josh Hall talkes about 'Choosing a Legal Structure’. Listen to the podcast or read the podcast on this page.
Your choice of legal structure can have a number of important, practical implications for you and your business. This choice can affect the amount of paperwork you have to complete, the legal protection you are afforded, and the ways in which you raise finance.
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Companies to be investigated over internships
Josh Hall | 22 Apr 2013HMRC is set to investigate 100 companies after a campaign group told the government they could be breaking the law over internships.
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Product safety: six steps for complying with the law
Richard Manley | 15 Apr 2013Steps to help you comply with your legal responsibilities regarding consumer protection and product safety.
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Patent Box and Copyright Hub - Here to help your business
Josh Hall | 5 Apr 2013The last few weeks have seen a number of important announcements on copyright.
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Legal tips for selling online: A guide to regulations and legislation
Owain John | 11 Mar 2013The rise in purchases being made online is growing fast. If your business is new to or thinking about online selling, here’s what you need to know.
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Making recruitment fair: Seven steps from a legal perspective
Beth Brierley | 6 Feb 2013Solicitor and employment law specialist Beth Brierley runs through the legal dos and don'ts for the recruitment process in this guest post.
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Government seeks views on street trading
Josh Hall | 4 Dec 2012The government is considering sweeping changes to the rules governing street trading.
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Small businesses turn to law to tackle late payment
Josh Hall | 9 Nov 2012A rising number of businesses are turning to the legal system in order to get invoices paid.
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Selling online? You could be breaking the law
Josh Hall | 17 Oct 2012Almost half of the country’s top online retailers are not properly complying with consumer protection law.
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Legal considerations for start-up businesses
By Josh Hall | 26 April 2010What are the main legal considerations that entrepreneurs must contend with when setting up a new business?
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Family business succession - tips for making it work
By Josh Hall | 18 November 2011The process of passing on your business can be a difficult one - and it requires significant forward planning. Here are some simple tips to help you.
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Health and safety best practice in the office
By Josh Hall | 4 June 2010Health and safety is often overlooked by businesses that operate from office premises. However, there is a wide range tasks you should complete.
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Dismissing employees - how to do it legally
By Josh Hall | 10 March 2011There are clear rules regarding dismissal, and it is important that you abide by these at every step. Failure to do so will likely result in a costly tribunal case.
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Home working - Advice for Employers
By Jen Smith | 14 October 2011Employers need to ensure that home workers are properly managed and protected to avoid any employment law issues for their businesses.
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SIC codes and your business - what you need to know
By Josh Hall | 4 October 2011What are Standard Industrial Codes (SIC codes), when will you need one, and where can you find it?
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