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The small business legal advice section provides in-depth guides and features on tax, company and employment law for UK SMEs and sole traders.

A guide to trade marks and the benefits of registration

SmallBusiness.co.uk and intellectual property specialist NOVAGRAAF provide this guide to trade marks and the benefits of registering them.

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The new Procurement Act and how it affects SMEs

The overdue Procurement Act 2023 is finally in force. Shaun Toner explains how the new frameworks are advantageous to small businesses

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Need to know: Age discrimination laws

Getting to grips with the minefield that is age discrimination is a perennial problem for small sized businesses, but owners ignore these issues at their peril.

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How to get a sponsor licence in the UK

Baya Immigration lay out what a sponsor licence is, which businesses need it and how you go about applying for one.

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Business Companion launch invaluable free guide to Contract Law Basics

This new guide from Business Companion will help navigate contract law and secure the future of your small firm

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Which job title is right for you?

Your job title should never be based on your own view, and how comfortable you feel being referred to by a certain position

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Five areas of UK employment law businesses must be aware of

Before taking on any employees, it’s important to grasp the basics of employment law. In this piece, we look at what you need to know

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10 employment law changes that you should know about

Kate Palka, employment and commercial solicitor from The Legal Director, talks us through current and future employment law changes

Employing & managing staff

Five areas of UK employment law businesses must be aware of

Before taking on any employees, it’s important to grasp the basics of employment law. In this piece, we look at what you need to know

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10 employment law changes that you should know about

Kate Palka, employment and commercial solicitor from The Legal Director, talks us through current and future employment law changes

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Using an NDA in your small business

NDAs or non-disclosure agreements are becoming increasingly common. When should you use them? And are they even enforceable?

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What are the new rules on calculating holiday pay for seasonal workers?

The Harpur Trust v Brazel case has challenged the way that seasonal and part-year worker holiday pay is calculated. What should you do now?

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What is the UKCA mark and how does it affect my small business?

We explain the new UKCA mark which has replaced the CE mark for products sold on the market in Great Britain

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Plastic Packaging Tax – what does it mean for my small business?

From April 2022, businesses will be liable to pay Plastic Packaging Tax. We explore what it is and whether it will affect you

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

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How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

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Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

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A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.