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Crossing Borders: Can You Use an Existing Business Name in the UK That's Already in Use Abroad?
I want to set up an online business selling sweets called Tracy’s Treat. An online search shows that there are two businesses of that name - one in Orlando and one in Mauritius but they sell cakes and baked items. Is that different enough? The first thing to do...
Employed or self employed? A key question before you take someone on
When you get to the stage in your business where you need to take people on to help you grow the business, you may decide to either employ somebody or to take on associates. Many people decide to take on associates at first to avoid paying Employer’s NIC’s and being...
Why you shouldn’t be doing business without written terms and conditions
Your standard terms and conditions (i.e. the legal basis on which you are willing to do business with your customers) should be the first legal document that you put in place when you are starting a business. You should consult a specialist commercial contracts lawyer...
Top Tips for Choosing Your Business Name
I have heard of many people who are setting up a business and spent ages pondering a name for the business, spent a fortune on a website, logo, business cards and other marketing materials and then for one reason or another discover they can no longer use their...
Top 10 Legal Issues to Consider When Using Twitter
Twitter can be a fantastic marketing tool, but you need to be aware of the legal implications when you use it for your business. 1. Make sure you comply with advertising regulation The CAP Code now applies to websites, Facebook and Twitter (and any other non-paid-for...
What Every Copyright Owner Should Know About Pinterest
A relative new kid on the social media block, Pinterest is growing quickly, with rating figures suggesting that UK traffic increased almost 50% between December and January alone. Perceived as being particularly attractive to women, the attraction of the site is...
The 3 Things you Must Know Before Buying or Renting a Database
It is becoming more common these days for business start up and small businesses (especially internet marketers) to buy or hire “lists” to market to. It’s a complex legal area and one that can land you in hot water so pay close attention to theses 3 things you must...
What I learnt from working with Richard Branson
I was lucky enough to work with Richard Branson at the Virgin Management Offices and have been reflecting on what I learnt from my time from the great man. 1. Look after your people Richard has often said that business is all about people and no one lives this more...
PSC Register – your new legal requirements
Limited companies and LLPs are now required to maintain a PSC Register (a Person of Significant Control) and companies incorporated after 30 June are also required to file a statement of initial significant control at Companies House. There is no prescribed form of...
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