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August is here! Summer holidays are at their peak and most people are kicking back and having a good time. But if you’re reading this post.. ahem.. I don’t think you’re on a paradise beach drinking a mojito, but working. From a business perspective, unless you’re in the tourist business or your business sells summer products, August is usually the …
Recent research, published by Early Metrics, has presented some surprising (and a bit terrifying) insights regarding IP protection: four out of five European tech start-ups have no proper protection in place to stop their competitors taking their market share or stealing their IP. Additionally, this is the biggest red flag which is most likely to make investors walk away. So, …
Building a business is hard but keeping it afloat is even harder. With your co-founders, plenty of highs and plenty of lows will be experienced. That’s why taking care of the relationship among co-founders is one of the most important elements for successful startups. Here we present some tips to lead to a stronger relationship where each co-founder knows where they …
What is SEIS? SEIS is designed to help your company raise money when it’s starting to trade. It does this by offering tax reliefs to individual investors who buy new shares in your company. What can you claim? You can receive a maximum of £150,000 through SEIS investments on which your investors can claim relief. An can claim an income …
Negotiation is a part of everyday life, but negotiation is even more important in case of conflict. Dispute brings up concerns about the cost of litigation, loss of reputation and loss of time and energy. In case of a dispute, negotiating might allow you to avoid these costs or, at the very least, mitigate them. What do you need to …
Holiday Entitlement pay is a complicated issue for any employer. With the lighter mornings setting in and with employees and employers envisaging a hotter climate, the need to know what employees are entitled to is important. FAQ’s On Holiday Entitlement 1. Where is an employee’s annual holiday entitlement detailed? It is a requirement of section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 …
For the most part all small businesses usually start out on the right foot – with plenty of enthusiasm and great intentions. Taking those dreams to fruition, from hastily scribbled notes on your bedside table to a legitimate and lawful business, involves many steps and genuine attention to detail. First, let’s touch on a few aspects which can affect the …
