A step-by-step guide to franchising your small business
If you have a strong brand and a business system you can replicate, you could franchise it. But how do you do this – how do you go about franchising your business? more»
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Heads of Agreement – A help or hindrance to contract negotiations?
As helpful as heads of agreement can be, they can also hinder contract negotiations if they’re not used properly. Here we look at when you should use heads of agreement and what should or shouldn’t go into them. more»
How to write legally binding online terms and conditions
When someone ticks an “I agree” box on a web form, they’re confirming that they accept the online terms and conditions. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that a legally binding contract will be formed. If you’re an online retailer, that could cause real trouble for your business. more»
How to ensure your electronic contracts are legally binding
What hidden dangers should business owners be guarding against when it comes to signing contracts electronically? more»
Lloyds announces bank feed agreement with accounting platform QuickBooks
It is hoped the bank feed agreement will save time for small business owners and accountants, reducing data entry errors by automatically transferring financial information. more»
Understanding the key provisions of your franchise agreement
The franchise agreement is one of the two core documents for any franchise. The first thing you will notice when looking at a franchise agreement is that the terms give wide powers to the franchisor. more»
What is a bill of exchange and why are they important?
A bill of exchange is a written order of payment, binding one party to pay a fixed amount of money to another party for goods or services on a predetermined date. They are especially useful when it comes to cross-border trade. more»
Franchising A–Z: M is for Management service fees
You’d think that setting the correct management fee structure was a relatively simple process, but ensuring a correct rate is pivotal to both the franchisor’s and the franchisees’ success. more»
Franchising A-Z: L is for Legal protection
Having built your business to its current success, you are ready to take the step into franchising and the last thing you want to do is undermine your hard work and efforts by not having protected yourself properly. more»
Licenses and leases: What’s the difference in terms of business rate liability?
The two most common ways of letting out or sub-letting commercial premises are licenses and leases. In his latest article, business rates advisor Mark Allen takes readers through some important differences. more»
