Legal advice

Choosing a solicitor: How to avoid the pitfalls

Stephen Newman, managing partner of Baxter Caulfield Solicitors, gives advice on how small businesses should take on a solicitor.

Small Business Insurance

The importance of getting the right insurance cover for a small business

Jonathan Willett, director of Henderson Insurance Brokers Teesside, explains why the getting the right insurance cover is crucial for a small business.

Legal advice

Another company is using our brand name, what can we do?

Another company has started up using our name. We are an online shop and have been in business since 2003. We let a domain name slide, a company has bought it, and is selling similar products under the same name. We have had three calls from their unhappy customers thinking it was us. Please help!

Employing & managing staff

Can I make long-standing staff member redundant?

Can I legally make redundant staff who have been employed longer on the books and who do the same hours as subcontractors, while keeping the subcontractors employed?

News

Businesses to comply with new website privacy laws

UK small businesses could face fines of up to £500,000 if they fail to meet tough new website privacy laws which come into force this month.

News

Little change in high street sales

High street sales were slightly down in the year to April, but in line with expectations for the time of year, according to the Confederation of British Industry.

News

Consumers plump for e-commerce

Almost a quarter of shoppers say they do more than half of all their shopping online.

Business management

Gem Misa on launching food brand Righteous

Gem Misa started natural food company Righteous in 2009 and turned over £120,000 in 2011. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to her about funding, marketing and future plans.

Small Business Insurance

How to get the right business insurance

If you're self-employed or you run a small business, it's important you get the right business insurance cover in place.

Business management

Sleep of faith

Charlie Marshall launched bed provider The Sleep Room in 2009 and the company now turns over £7 million.

Marketing

The benefits of video marketing

SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at how creating videos can convey an impactful company message.

News

SMEs to be wary of Grand National sweepstakes

Millions of workers across the UK could unwittingly break the law by taking part in a Grand National sweepstake, according to a prominent solicitor.