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Setting up a business involves complying with a range of legal requirements. Find out which ones apply to you and your new enterprise.

What particular regulations do specific types of business (such as a hotel, or a printer, or a taxi firm) need to follow? We explain some of the key legal issues to consider for 200 types of business.

While poor governance can bring serious legal consequences, the law can also protect business owners and managers and help to prevent conflict.

Whether you want to raise finance, join forces with someone else, buy or sell a business, it pays to be aware of the legal implications.

From pay, hours and time off to discipline, grievance and hiring and firing employees, find out about your legal responsibilities as an employer.

Marketing matters. Marketing drives sales for businesses of all sizes by ensuring that customers think of their brand when they want to buy.

Commercial disputes can prove time-consuming, stressful and expensive, but having robust legal agreements can help to prevent them from occurring.

Whether your business owns or rents premises, your legal liabilities can be substantial. Commercial property law is complex, but you can avoid common pitfalls.

With information and sound advice, living up to your legal responsibilities to safeguard your employees, customers and visitors need not be difficult or costly.

As information technology continues to evolve, legislation must also change. It affects everything from data protection and online selling to internet policies for employees.

Intellectual property (IP) isn't solely relevant to larger businesses or those involved in developing innovative new products: all products have IP.

Knowing how and when you plan to sell or relinquish control of your business can help you to make better decisions and achieve the best possible outcome.

From bereavement, wills, inheritance, separation and divorce to selling a house, personal injury and traffic offences, learn more about your personal legal rights.

Elite Business Live comes to ATOMICON

18 May 2023

Elite Business Live comes to ATOMICON to uncover business nightmares and share insight into the challenges and pitfalls of running a successful business.

Elite Business Live is excited to announce its participation at ATOMICON, the annual conference that is a 'must-attend' event for small businesses. The event will take place on Tuesday, 13 June, where Elite Business Live will broadcast from the main stage at 13:50 to thousands of people.

Dedicated to inspiring Britain's SMEs, this is their third event as part of the Elite Business Live tour celebrating ten years of entrepreneurship.

Sophie Milliken MBE will lead the panel discussion to uncover untold stories of successful entrepreneurs and the challenges they faced while running a fast-track start-up business.

The panellists, including Ben White, Rebecca Hartley, Lisa Eaton, and Dr Alka Patel, will delve into their experiences and share exclusive insights on the reality of running a successful business in today's fast-paced and ever-changing market. They will share their journeys, hardships, and successes.

"We are thrilled to be supporting Elite Business Live at ATOMICON and sharing our business insights with the audience. Running a successful business is not without its challenges, and we want to share the lessons the panel has learned along the way to help others avoid common mistakes." Sophie Millican, MBE

During the discussion, the panel will touch on the significance of mental health and the strategies they used to cope with setbacks, including hitting rock bottom and how they bounced back.

"We hope that our participation in ATOMICON will inspire and empower entrepreneurs to succeed in their business ventures," added Lisa Eaton, Founder and CEO, Fabric.

The Elite Business Live panel discussion at ATOMICON promises to be a valuable experience for entrepreneurs. Attendees and viewers will gain unique perspectives on entrepreneurship, the ups and downs of running a business, and strategies for coping with setbacks.

Register for the FREE livestream now.

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