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Want to brush up on your business law knowledge? Ready to review your risk assessments? Unsure what legal protection is available for small businesses? Check out the latest articles from our legal team.

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Key dates for small business owners in 2024: Tax, VAT, employment law and more
Article Fri, 22 December 2023

Key dates for small business owners in 2024: Tax, VAT, employment law and more

Find out the important dates, deadlines, and upcoming changes to legislation that you need to know if you're a small business owner or self-employed, from employment law to tax and VAT.

Eight benefits of a cyber security policy
Article Fri, 27 October 2023

Eight benefits of a cyber security policy

Learn the benefits of a cyber security policy for small businesses, and why it should be thorough, up-to-date and fit for purpose.

How to prepare your small business for winter
Article Thu, 28 September 2023

How to prepare your small business for winter

From health and safety to managing energy costs and planning for the festive season, our guide to preparing for the winter as a small business owner covers everything you need to know.

Ask the experts: Restrictive covenants and tenant law
Article Wed, 04 January 2023

Ask the experts: Restrictive covenants and tenant law

From commercial contracts and restrictive covenants to recent cases regarding rent during COVID-19 lockdowns, our legal experts answers your questions.

How to write a freelance contract
Article Fri, 18 November 2022

How to write a freelance contract

Getting all the details in black and white is crucial. We share our top tips for writing your next freelance contract and explain why they’re so important.

How to drive safely this winter: Guidance for employers
Article Mon, 07 November 2022

How to drive safely this winter: Guidance for employers

With the onset of winter, it’s essential that we are all prepared to handle everything that is thrown at us due to changes in driving conditions.

What is a breach of confidentiality?
Article Fri, 28 October 2022

What is a breach of confidentiality?

Should my employees sign an NDA? How can I keep my client’s confidential information protected? Find out our top tips for tightening your security and avoiding a breach of confidentiality.

How to protect your intellectual property as a small business
Article Fri, 21 October 2022

How to protect your intellectual property as a small business

Whether you're starting a business or launching a new product, learn the fundamentals of intellectual property and what you can do to protect against IP infringement.

How to resolve a contractual dispute
Article Fri, 21 October 2022

How to resolve a contractual dispute

Adam Grimwood, a solicitor at FSB Legal and Business Hub, explains what to do in the event of a contractual dispute and how you can protect your business, reputation, and working relationships.

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