Business on your terms? Or your customer’s?
This article was posted on Sunday, November 20th, 2011

Jeremy Blatherwick from Tallents Solicitors in Newark, explains the key facts regarding terms and conditions that every business owner should be aware of. (more…)

The UK Bribery Act – what you need to know
This article was posted on Sunday, November 20th, 2011

Phillip Harding, commercial solicitor at Tallents in Newark, answers several key questions regarding the Bribery Act that business owners need to understand in order to stay on the right side of the law. (more…)

Oh Baby! Fathers get new paternity leave rights
This article was posted on Friday, June 10th, 2011

Recent changes to paternity rights now mean that new fathers can take up to six months additional paternity leave, following the birth of a new baby, if the mother returns to work within the first year. Employment laywer, Phillip Harding from Tallents Solicitors in Newark, explains the changes and answers key questions for parents. (more…)

My word is my bond…or is it? Written contracts and why you should have them
This article was posted on Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Many a business deal has been sealed over a handshake, with both parties taking each other’s word as their bond. But, if there’s nothing in writing and things turn sour, how do you protect yourself and your business? (more…)

The consequences of giving personal guarantees
This article was posted on Thursday, April 14th, 2011

When starting up a business, it is quite common for the bank to request personal guarantees from the directors, and / or shareholders, of the business as additional security for the company’s borrowings and loans since the new business does not have a credit record. (more…)

Protect your business with a Lasting Power of Attorney
This article was posted on Sunday, February 6th, 2011

Frances Kelly explains why business owners should consider a Lasting Power of Attorney. (more…)