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 MoreCommon 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 MoreA 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 MoreArts 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
How the apprenticeship levy has affected employers and smaller businesses.
Maintaining the support of the business community for any major reforms to Apprenticeships is paramount, yet business leaders have shared serious concerns in recent months about the approach of the apprenticeship levy. The difficulties facing employers of all sizes since the introduction of the levy partly derives from it’s complex process, and the administrative burden it creates for...Read More
Businesses to comply with new GDPR set to enhance anti-spam laws to avoid hefty fine.
What is anti-spam law? Anti-spam law restricts the sending of unsolicited emails (spam) to individuals. The restrictions on spamming individual subscribers apply not just to consumers, but also sole traders and partnerships because they are still individuals, despite the fact they run a business, and even if your email is within their business capacity. Although, it is still possible for...Read MoreThe importance of putting a shareholder agreement in place when setting up a business.
Every business should consider putting shareholder or a partnership agreement in place, depending on your ownership structure. It is important to have some protection and agreed procedures to resolve a shareholder matter or dispute on an unforeseen situation. A shareholder agreement is a simple agreement that can be amended from time to time as a business grows and new shareholders are...Read More