Social media and online selling
The lifeblood of any business is its customers and the ability to sell to them. This is more so for new start-ups and for small [...]
The importance of Intellectual Property Rights to your business
Many businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) do not consider Intellectual Property (IP) of primary importance, especially when resources are sparse and the organisation [...]
Franchising – The next generation business model?
Franchising as an alternative business model is rapidly gaining ground. There are currently 8,500 distinct franchise brands operating in the European Union, with the UK [...]
Statutory right to a lease extension
Those who are leaseholders of long leases may find it difficult to find a buyer if the lease is not quite long enough. Leases of [...]
Right to rent checks – Landlords and the Immigration Act 2014
With 1 February 2016 looming around the corner, it is imperative for private landlords in England to be aware of and comply with the ‘right-to-rent’ [...]
FIRST TIME BUYER EVENT
If you are a first time buyer and looking to get on the property ladder then pop along to the Newbury Building Society First Time [...]
Employment Law Roundup
Employment Law Roundup April typically sees key changes in employment law, and April 2014 has been no different. This roundup will look at the following: [...]
Surplus income – make a gift
If your assets are in excess of £325,000.00 (the present Inheritance Tax threshold) your estate when you die will be taxed at 40% on the [...]
Prenups look set to gain force of Law
Prenuptial Agreements allow couples to ring fence part of their wealth at the outset of a marriage. These Agreements in many countries are enforceable but [...]
Interest Rate Hedges (Swops) claims against Lenders
Many people were forced to take out complex insurance backed products by the banks as a condition of commercial lending. In many cases it appears [...]