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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.

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A data breach can have serious and long-term business implications. Besides, there are rules you need to comply with requiring you to keep data safe. We look at the non-negotiables of data protection.
This article explores the top ten legal issues you need to consider before starting a new software development project.
Commercial transactions can be risky with sizeable amounts of money and reputations on the line. Due diligence can significantly reduce the risks. Here are the main benefits of due diligence.
Discover the qualities that turn a good idea into a great business from creativity and strategic planning to risk taking and the ability to pivot.
Health insurance can help you and your employees stay fit and well, but costs can mount if you don't understand key insurance costs. Read our guide to out-of-pocket and deductible costs.
Engaging with employees can bring a number of competitive advantages to a small business. It can also significantly benefit your employees. We look at the key benefits for businesses and employees.
If you're a UK residential landlord, you will have key responsibilities in relation to any boilers fitted in your properties. Read on to find out more.
As an employer, you might wonder why you should be concerned if an employee is going through a divorce. We explain why supporting employees benefits both the business and the employee.
Workplace safety is of paramount importance but some workplaces and equipment are more dangerous than others. How to ensure safety when staff are operating wacker plates and compactors.
Pest infestations are a landlord's and tenant's worst nightmare, but who is responsible for arranging pest control?

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