Competition Articles

How to launch an estate agency business

Whether setting up a physical presence on the high street or staying purely online, there are a num...

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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. ...

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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 twe...

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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 promo...

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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'...

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What open banking means for brands and consumers

As news reforms inject fresh competition into Britain's financial sector, Jamie Matthews, CEO of i...

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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 f...

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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 ris...

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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...

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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 Muscl...

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