Judging a contest? How to run a competition that is GDPR and ASA compliant
Running a competition is a tried and tested way for small business owners to raise brand awareness. Here's how to keep yours legally compliant. more»
Competition
Running a fitness business? Here’s what you need to know to stand out from the competition
Micro businesses in the fitness industry face stiff competition and thin margins. But a few easy tweaks could help your business stand out as Britain's fitness obsession continues to grow. more»
How GDPR could affect your promotional prize draws and competitions
Grid Law founder David Walker takes a question from a reader to consider the impact of GDPR on promotional prize draws and competitions. more»
Comparative advertising: Three dos and don’ts for a legal campaign
Comparative advertising is an effective way of promoting your product directly against a competitor’s. But what are the rules behind it? Grid Law founder David Walker provides readers with a legal overview. more»
What open banking means for brands and consumers
As news reforms inject fresh competition into Britain's financial sector, Jamie Matthews, CEO of integrated agency INITIALS, explains what open banking means for business owners and considers how it could change consumer behaviour. more»
Prize draw politics: Can you disqualify a winner for a lack of excitement?
A prize draw can be an effective marketing tool for a small business. But can you withhold a prize from the winner because they didn’t express the enthusiasm you expected? more»
Product safety agency launched to protect consumers from dangerous goods
The government has announced the creation of a new product safety agency tasked with identifying risks to consumers and guaranteeing fair competition among businesses. more»
Can a non-compete clause protect the exclusivity of our product?
Business Advice legal expert David Walker responds to one reader considering buying out a cafe, but has concerns over how its sellers could compromise the exclusivity of its flagship product and the competitiveness of the business. more»
Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Spar listings were just the beginning for this online food retailer
Business Advice caught up with Steven Curran, chief operating officer at online food retailer Muscle Food, to find out how to successfully juggle relationships with multiple national supermarkets. more»
Three reasons you need to stop clicking competitors’ AdWords campaigns
Since Google introduced its AdWords service in 2000, many business owners have been guilty of forcing an unnatural number of clicks onto rival campaigns in an attempt to increase the cost of ads. Here's why that will backfire. more»
