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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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What is the Consumer Rights Act?
Article Wed, 31 July 2024

What is the Consumer Rights Act?

When selling your products or services, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 is in place to protect your customers. Learn what it is, what you should be aware of and what it covers.

10 health and safety procedures for a hair and beauty salon
Article Fri, 28 June 2024

10 health and safety procedures for a hair and beauty salon

If you're a hairdresser, barber, or running a beauty salon, complying with health and safety laws keeps your clients and employees safe. Health and safety experts walk you through 10 key areas to remember.

What is a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act? 
Article Fri, 14 June 2024

What is a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act? 

Adam Grimwood, solicitor at FSB Legal and Business Hub, explains what you need to know about the legal duty of reasonable adjustments, and shares how you can make your business premises more accessible for your customers.  

FAQ: Employing disabled workers and people with health conditions
Article Fri, 14 June 2024

FAQ: Employing disabled workers and people with health conditions

Hannah Thomas, employment solicitor at FSB Employment Protection, answers your frequently asked questions about employing staff who are disabled people and what you need to do as an employer.

How to become PCI compliant
Article Fri, 14 June 2024

How to become PCI compliant

Stay secure and protect your customers' data during card payments with our step-by-step guide to becoming PCI compliant as a small business.

Commercial property disputes: What you need to know
Article Tue, 04 June 2024

Commercial property disputes: What you need to know

Our legal experts from FSB Legal Protection Scheme explain what issues could result in a property dispute and the added protection available for FSB members at no extra cost. 

Small business employment of disabled people
Article Fri, 03 May 2024

Small business employment of disabled people

FSB’s 2022 policy report, Business Without Barriers, identified the significant role small businesses play in employing disabled people and outlines several recommendations for Government.

Nine cyber and data security documents your business needs
Article Wed, 14 February 2024

Nine cyber and data security documents your business needs

Protect your data, your business, and your bottom line with these key documents, templates and guides for cyber security and data protection.

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.

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