The New Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Verified Logo is here!
Tebbitts & Co are pleased to display the new Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Verified digital badge on our website. The market for legal advice has saturated over recent years and with alternative providers on the rise, consumers are faced with a daunting task in choosing the right legal services provider online. This is the reason why the SRA have developed a verified clickable...Read More
When is it the right time for a business to look at Cross Option Agreements seriously?
The death of a shareholder can have a major impact on the running of a private company, particularly where there are few shareholders and those shareholders are also directors, who are intimately involved in the running of such a company. Typically, it will be undesirable for the shares of a deceased shareholder in such a company to be transferred under the provisions of a will to their...Read More
TrAction in action to help boost economic growth in Crewe.
A blast we all had at TrAction Crewe last on 6 July! Always enjoy this time of year when we come out of our offices and support the town we work in. Made lots of craft hot-air balloons attached with children’s hopes and wishes for Crewe written on dream clouds! Thank you to Mark and Julie at 4WardFutures for co-ordinating such a great mix of family friendly activities, and working...Read More
Business disputes and the steps businesses could take for fast, cost-effective and sensible resolutions.
Whether we like it or not, commercial disputes can occur at any time in all types of businesses, large or small. If you have become aware of a potential dispute, it can be beneficial to talk it through with a commercial solicitor to understand the options and consequences of pursuing the matter. It is important to deal with disputes early and head on to manage the situation and keep a...Read More
Do you have a small business that can be launched as a franchise?
There are many routes to grow a small business but franchising may be one of the best ways to expand it at a fast pace. If you have a business that is easily replicated and would like to launch it as a franchise, here are a few things to consider to help you through the process: Get your business organised. Think about the process of precisely how your business works to the small...Read More
Common legal pitfalls for first time franchisees and how to avoid them.
Buying into a franchise can be a great opportunity to begin running a profitable business based on a proven business model with support from the franchisor. But despite the benefits of being part of a franchise, there can be some unexpected issues further down the line if you enter the agreement unprepared. Most franchisors use their standard franchise agreement and state that it is...Read More
A guide to debt recovery for small businesses.
Many small businesses in the UK experience the worry of having their cash-flow disrupted by customers not paying on time, or not pay at all. Incredibly, many small businesses are reluctant to chase bad debt. Research has shown that the majority of those firms who are reluctant to pursue debtors are so because they find the process uncomfortable and confrontational, and don’t want to antagonise...Read More
Arts festival in the town centre of Crewe gives a positive boost for local businesses.
What a fantastic summer for Crewe! For the second year running, Tebbitts & Co have been involved in supporting TrAction Crewe, a festival of science, movement and arts which happens every July, drawing thousands of people into Crewe Town Centre. The event, organised by Crewe Town Council, celebrates the town’s role in shaping the country’s rail, science and engineering...Read More