Getting back to work safely and legally
Legal expert, Richard Yeomans of law practice Addleshaw Goddard offers businesses tips on returning to work safely and legally. more»
Franchising
Whether you're an aspiring business owner looking to buy into an established brand, or proven enterprise builder looking to expand your empire, franchising presents an exciting opportunity to do both. Learn from successful case studies, experienced advisors and industry news.
The importance of ensuring GDPR compliance
Avoiding falling foul of the risks related to non-compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is crucial for businesses, not only from a financial perspective but, to protect their reputations as well. more»
Monitoring employees: Lessons from Facebook
Last month, Facebook backtracked on using facial recognition technology to automatically detect the faces of its users after a US court deemed the software an invasion of “private affairs and concrete interests”. The software sent “tag suggestions” to users if their faces appeared in recently uploaded photographs, whether or not they had been tagged in them. more»
How to respond to a cyber attack
Facing the anxiety-inducing effects of a systems hack is stressful for many SME owners. It's even worse for SME owners who don't operate in the tech or I.T industries, where many simply don't know where to start if their systems have been breached. more»
How to contend with new cookie rules
Even huge multi-nationals with large privacy teams struggle with the European rules around cookies – for SMEs, it’s a veritable minefield. There are so many questions to contend with: do […] more»
A legal checklist for launching a business
Becoming your own boss will no doubt feel rewarding at times. However, to get it off the ground is not always easy. There are many things a new business will need to consider and plan before launching. As a business owner and lawyer, I'll reflect on those issues. more»
Top ten ways to protect your employees from scams
40% of all crime in the UK is fraud related. Yet whenever we talk to people about fraud and scams, they immediately joke about calls from BT about their internet […] more»
The pros and cons of online legal templates
Award-winning solicitor and founder of A City Law Firm Karen Holden explains the pros and cons of online legal templates. The internet affords many businesses a wide range of online […] more»
I want to bring my franchise to the UK – do I need to run a pilot operation?
If you're running a profitable franchise overseas, is that success guaranteed to transfer in the UK? more»
What small businesses can learn from the McDonald’s “Big Mac” trademark battle
Whilst the headlines really grab our attention, the true story of Supermac’s trademark victory is a little different. more»
