Whether it's for a gastro pub, cosy inn or sports bar, we've provided an essential guide to cover everything you need to know about gaining an alcohol licence. more»

Helping readers protect their new ideas and inventions, Grid Law founder David Walker explains everything small business owners need to consider when negotiating an intellectual property licence. more»

David Walker helps budding entrepreneurs turn a product idea into a business with a definitive seven-step guide to protecting, licensing and launching a new invention. more»

Business Advice has put together a step-by-step guide to setting up a market stall, outlining the essential starting points for new traders with some expert pointers from an up-and-coming fabrics business using markets to establish the brand. more»

When my clients create intellectual property, they always want to know who should own it. Is it best for them to own it personally, or should their company own it? more»

After noticing a gap in the market for something that was unique for prosecco-lovers, Siobhan Holmes quit her day job earlier this year to launch The Vino Van. more»

Having previously covered the benefits of shareholders? agreements for smaller firms, David Walker responds to one reader whose business partner feels unsafe entering an agreement as a minority owner. more»

Before joining Britain's community of small exporters, it's essential to understand the correct legal procedures. Here, we take a look at the importance of import and export licences and when they might be required. more»

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»

If your business is doing well, you may decide to explore opportunities in franchising or licensing for extra revenue. There's a bit of cross-over, but here are the main differences between the two. more»