Selling a Business - A Complete Guide
There are many factors to consider when selling a business and it isn’t something that should be entered into lightly. Our free guide runs through some of the important considerations this involves.
Estate Planning for Business Owners – what should you consider?
Estate planning for business owners is a critical process that includes planning for the transfer of your assets and the management of your business in the event of your retirement, death or incapacity. Here are some essential steps and considerations for business owners when it comes to estate planning.
Business Legal Services Team
Our Business Legal Services team pride themselves on being able to offer high quality ‘city style’ advice in a user friendly, cost effective manner to local, national and international businesses.
Business First Magazine Spring 23
In this issue we cover lots of topical business issues and challenges from Mergers, Layoffs, Going Global, Commercial Property and more
LPA Registrations Hit Record High—Why Planning Ahead Has Never Been More Crucial
In recent years, the UK has seen a dramatic rise in the number of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) registrations, with over one million applications recorded in 2023 alone—a 37% increase compared to the previous year. This surge reflects a growing awareness of the importance of future planning, especially in an ageing society where mental capacity issues are becoming more prevalent.
Gender Pay Gap Reporting: Your Questions Answered
Over time, the gap between women’s and men’s median hourly earnings has been narrowing. In fact, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) it has fallen by over a quarter among full-time employees in the last decade.
Business LPAs- Protecting your most important asset
All businesses protect their buildings and assets with insurance in the event that the worst should happen, but very often, no consideration is given to what would happen to the business if a key decision maker was suddenly not around. Without anyone appointed to take over the running of the business, even if only temporarily through illness, important deadlines and decisions may be delayed or even missed, putting the future of the business at risk.