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How Much Do You Know About Basic Working Rights?
Whatever sector or industry you’re working in, you should know your basic working rights. It’s essential, however, to note these rights will depend on what employment status you have – whether you’re self-employed, an employee, or a worker. If you’re a worker, you’ll...
What Considerations Should Be Kept In Mind When Buying Commercial Properties?
Although some business owners want to lease their commercial premises, others prefer to buy in order to enjoy greater flexibility and freedom. Buy a commercial property represents a good choice for many SMEs that want to expand, but it’s important to understand the...
What Should I Consider If I Want To Sell My Business?
It’s always a good idea to plan your business sale well before you may wish to start the process. However, for everything to run smoothly, you’ll need to know what you need to keep in mind, so here is a list of considerations. Why Do You Want To Sell? You need to...
Specific Provisions To Note With Regard To Dental Transactions When Negotiating Contracts
When negotiating contracts when selling or buying a property, there will be some specific provisions with regard to dental transactions that only arise in this sector. That is one of the most important reasons why you must use an experienced solicitor. Here, we take a...
Which Conflicts Must Be Avoided When Choosing Brand Names And Trademarks?
Although starting a new business is exciting, it can also be daunting. One of the most complicated aspects to bear in mind is using a brand name and a trademark. Although it may seem easy, there is always the potential for conflicts, some knowing how to avoid them is...
Completion Accounts – What Are They And Why Do We Use Them?
Anyone purchasing a business typically bases their offer on the company’s most up-to-date financial statements. Yet, these accounts show only the business’s historical financial position to its latest accounts date, with a period of time before the completion which...
Is Intellectual Property Safe When Stored on A PC?
Your intellectual property is something you’ve created with your own mind, whether your brand name, your invention, your product’s design, or something you’ve written, made, or produced. For many individuals and companies, these are extremely valuable assets. With...
Your Guide To Commercial Property Sales
There are some similarities between selling a commercial property and a residential one, but you’ll need to consider a few more additional matters, and there are more variables to take into account. Furthermore, the procedure is somewhat different and will usually...
As An Employee, Which Types Of Flexible Changes To My Working Patterns Can I Request?
If you’re an employee, you may be keen to adopt a more flexible working pattern. While there is a common misconception that only carers or parents have the right to ask for changes of this kind, that isn’t actually true. Any employee has the right to request a...
How To Determine Infringement Of Trademarks
If a trademark is officially registered, the mark’s owner has rights conferred on them under the 1994 Trademarks Act. That means they can prevent any unauthorised third-party usage of their trademark with respect to the specified services or goods. Furthermore, a...
A Guide To Arranging A Nursery Sale
Today’s childcare market has a valuation of over £5 billion, and as average nursery fees are increasing by around 6% per year, and occupancy rates are also rising to around 75%, it’s clear this sector is experiencing positive growth. With this in mind, it may be the...
Why Are Settlement Agreements Used By Employers?
Sometimes, employers use settlement agreements when an employee’s employment is being terminated. But why are they used? Here, we take a closer look at what they are and why an employer may choose to use one. What Are Settlement Agreements? Sometimes called Compromise...
Which Key Factors Should I Consider When Buying A Nursery?
If you’re interested in child development and want to run a business of your own, purchasing a nursery is a great option for you. However, there are some significant compliance requirements to keep in mind when making a purchase of this nature, not to mention some...
How Do I Know What Goods/Services I Should Include In My Trademark Application?
Arguably one of the hardest parts of filing a trademark application is knowing what terms you need to include to protect your business. It is important that you cover the goods/services that are applicable to your business in your trademark application as that...
Was My Redundancy An Unfair Dismissal?
Many businesses needing to reduce their workforce offer redundancy to their surplus employees, but occasionally, employers call certain situations redundancy even though there isn’t a genuine business reason for dismissing the employees in question. ...
Unfair Dismissal – What Are My Rights Under The Law?
If you believe you were dismissed unfairly from your job, you may have a case for unfair dismissal. However, understanding what this means is important if you wish to challenge your employer. If your employer had a just reason that was sufficient to justify your...
Is Change On The Horizon For Dentists In The Shape Of NHS Reform?
For years now, NHS Dentistry has been ripe for reform, with the government promising time and again to give the system a complete overhaul. Finally, it appears that some changes could be on the horizon. Within the past week, Maria Caulfield MP made a House...
Top Tips For Launching A Business
If you’re considering starting your own business, there’s a lot to bear in mind. Here are a few top tips to make the process easier. Ensure You’re Making The Right Decision The very first consideration is whether or not starting a business is really the right choice...
What Is The Process For Registering With The CQC?
Every provider of primary care dental services must have CQC registration as of 1st April 2011. The CQC or Care Quality Commission requires an application to be made supplying the applicant’s details, the type of regulated activity they are applying for (i.e.,...
Why Do I Need To Trademark My Business?
Many small businesses are often busy taking care of all the important aspects needed to run on a daily basis, however one of the aspects often overlooked by newly registered or young companies is trademarking. A trademark is an essential piece of intellectual property...
What does a successful pharmacy acquisition look like?
Pharmacy transactions can often be a prosperous investment for entrepreneurs who are willing to put in the hard work. Given that healthcare demand is constant (rather than seasonal), there is often a good business case for owning a pharmacy. However, setting up a new...
Handling Redundancies during the COVID-19 Pandemic
More employers are having to make redundancies due to COVID-19, but how should they be handled? Here we take a look at getting the process right. Unfortunately, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some employers have had to consider making redundancies amongst their...
Employers’ Most Frequently Asked Questions About Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised a host of questions for employers who are wondering about their rights and obligations. Here you’ll find some answers. Employers have many questions about their rights and obligations when it comes to their workers and workplaces...
What Should I Know As An Employer About The Government’s Job Support Scheme?
The government has put in place a job support scheme to replace the furlough scheme, but what should employers know about it? Read on to learn more. For business owners and employees alike, the removal of the furlough scheme at October’s end was a concerning prospect....
NHS Dental Contracts: Can They Be Sold?
Are you a dental practice considering the sale of an NHS contract? We provide a guide on how to sell your NHS dental contract and the various options available. If you’re in dental practice and have an NHS contract, it is possible to sell and transfer the rights, but...
Insolvency law for businesses and individuals – How we can help
We have considerable experience in advising on all aspects of insolvency litigation, including acting for insolvency practitioners, companies, individuals and directors. Insolvency is when businesses or individuals are unable to repay their debts. It can be a...
Buying a Care Home: Factors to Consider
Are you thinking of buying a care home? The care home industry is highly regulated so check out our guide to read about the essential factors you should consider. In the next 25 years, the number of people aged over 85 is expected to increase twofold, placing even...
