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How to sack a company director - Business Law Update - September 2016 Read Now
Some thoughts on the effect of Brexit on SMEs - Business Law Update - July 2016 Read Now
Board meetings and general meetings - Business Law Update - June 2016 Read Now
May 2016 - What will a Brexit mean for SMEs? Read Now
March 2016 - ICO plan - carrots and sticks Read Now
February 2016 - Organising the structure of company shareholders and directors Read Now
January 2016 - What does 2016 hold for SMEs? Read Now
December 2015 - The five ways a company can be shut down Read Now
November 2015 - How to break a stalemate between directors Read Now
October 2015 - Shareholder rights - How the directors are running the company Read Now
September 2015 - The five most important things for directors of new companies Read Now
August 2015 - I am a director leaving my company. Do I have to sell my shares? Read Now
July 2015 - How can a company ensure that a director performs? Read Now
June 2015 - The 5 most common reasons for a directors’ or shareholders’ dispute Read Now
May 2015 - What can SMEs expect from the new government? Read Now
April 2015 - Partnership disputes over dissolution of a partnership Read Now
March 2015 - Court fees rise – is there a viable alternative? Read Now
February 2015 - How to deal with the shares of a leaving director-shareholder Read Now
January 2015 - What does 2015 hold for SMEs? Read Now
November 2014 - Shareholder's rights under the Companies Act 2006 Read Now
September 2014 - How to set up a partnership or company with equal partners Read Now
August 2014 - Why You Shouldn’t Sign a Written Contract Read Now
July 2014 - Shareholding director exits and the importance of the company’s cons Read Now
June 2014 - What Is a Director and Why Does It Matter? Read Now
April 2014 - For legal advice, Google might not be your friend Read Now
March 2014 - Without Prejudice – what does it mean and when should you use it? Read Now
February 2014 - Shareholders’ rights and shareholders’ duties Read Now
January 2014 - What can you do if a director exceeds their authority? Read Now
November 2013 - Minority Shareholders and the Manipulation of Bonuses Read Now
October 2013 - Company information disclosure requirements Read Now
September 2013 - What the courts can do to remedy a director’s breach of duties Read Now
August 2013 - Economic growth and what you need to do about it Read Now
July 2013 - A 4 step approach to negotiating a settlement of a business dispute Read Now
June 2013 - Family-owned businesses – an asset or a liability? Read Now
May 2013 - Handling your own court case - it can be done Read Now
April 2013 - Want to get paid? Then, beware of groups. Read Now
March 2013 - Reduction in Red Tape Happening too Slowly for SMEs Read Now
February 2013 - How to get out of a contract Read Now
January 2013 - Planning your business year ahead? 8 points to think about Read Now
December 2012 - How to remove a company director Read Now
November 2012 - When does a business contract become legally binding? Read Now
October 2012 - How to escape from a legally binding contract Read Now
September 2012: Minimise business risks - review contracts and terms of business Read Now
August 2012 - How to prepare for a boardroom battle Read Now
July 2012 - David Cameron, Jimmy Carr and the morals of agreeing business terms Read Now
June 2012 - 6 things to do now to protect your business from a Euro default Read Now
May 2012 - Tackling the stresses of running a business Read Now
April 2012 - 6 expensive mistakes that company directors make Read Now
March 2012 - Why banks still need to do more for SMEs Read Now
February 2012 - Optimism – is it a good or bad thing? Read Now
January 2012 - Access to finance and support to export – just what SMEs need? Read Now
December 2011 - George Osborne's Autumn Statement - Just how bad is it? Read Now
November 2011 - Onwards and upwards: preparing your business for the future Read Now
October 2011 - Tips for protecting your most valuable assets Read Now
September 2011 – Advice on keeping your website legal Read Now
August 2011 – Bank lending to SMEs – it’s time for action Read Now
July 2011 – When should you use the Courts to solve business disputes? Read Now
June 2011 – Dividends and directors’ loans are risky business Read Now
May 2011: Careless emails cause contract hazards Read Now
April 2011 – Commercial contracts: insurance policies for business Read Now
March 2011 - The Bribery Act: actions for SMEs Read Now
Feb 2011 – Tips on personal guarantees Read Now
Jan. 2011 – The challenges for directors in 2011 Read Now
November 2010 - Are things looking up for SMEs? Read Now
October 2010 - How to save money on business premises Read Now
September 2010 - Legal advice on selling your business Read Now
July 2010 - 10 tips for SMEs taking a business lease Read Now
June 2010 - 10 reasons to use a solicitor when selling your business Read Now
May 2010 – When is a director not a director? Read Now
April 2010 - What's in store for SMEs? Read Now
March 2010 - Politicians should recognise importance of SMEs Read Now
February 2010 - Getting money out of insolvent companies Read Now
January 2010 - Top property tips for 2010 Read Now
Licensing changes to look out for in 2010 Read Now
December 2009 - Is hope on the horizon for SMEs in 2010? Read Now
November 2009 - Getting the best from your professional advisors Read Now
October 2009 - Will the govt. and regulators just give SMEs a break? Read Now
September 2009 - Important update for Directors Read Now
August 2009 - Common myths about business dispute resolution Read Now
July 2009: Director redundancies Read Now
June 2009: Which SMEs will survive this recession? Read Now
May 2009 - Time to snap up commercial property bargains Read Now
April 2009: Business tenants - know your rights Read Now
March 2009: Dealing with insolvent tenants Read Now
February 2009 - Making a claim for breach of contract Read Now
January 2009 - Spotting a business dispute Read Now
December 2008 - Tough and turbulent times in 2008 Read Now
November 2008: Advice on professional negligence Read Now
October 2008: Most common mistakes of directors in a recession Read Now
September 2008: Should you rely on a gentleman’s agreement? Read Now
August 2008 - Credit Crunch Encourages Business Disputes Read Now
July 2008 - Zero tolerance approach to bad debt Read Now
June 2008 - Understanding your duties as a director Read Now
May 2008 - Getting to grips with the companies act Read Now

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