GrowthBusiness.co.uk: Your gateway to entrepreneurial success
Simon Daniel
Back to the future
Now the recession is apparently over, global companies are back to thinking about the future...
- Leadership & Management
- Marketing & Sales
- Business Expansion
- Human Resources
- Technology in Business
- Legal Advice
Legal Advice - Quick Guides
Purchasing from a liquidator
While pricing can be attractive, buying a distressed company has its pitfalls. Here are the traps to watch out for when you're bargain-hunting, writes Teri Hunter, a partner at corporate law firm Moorcrofts.
Changing consumer legislation
The EU is set to standardise and extend consumer legislation. Jennifer Edwards, an associate at law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore, looks at what that means for UK businesses.
UK contracts in US courts
When a UK seller and a US buyer agree that English law will govern their contract, it doesn’t necessarily mean an American court will respect that agreement.
How to wind up a corporate debtor
Non-payment of an invoice is a serious issue. When all else fails, you may have to consider a winding-up petition, writes Sarah McLennan, an associate at law firm Faegre & Benson.
Using your power as a tenant
In the current market, commercial tenants are now in a position to negotiate more favourable lease terms, writes Bonita Backhouse, a senior associate from law firm Thomson Snell and Passmore.
Directors can keep residential address private
At present the names and home addresses of directors of companies registered in England and Wales are publicly available. This is to change, writes Marc Jones, a solicitor at Russell Jones & Walker.
The de facto director trap
When a business becomes insolvent, it's not only formally appointed directors who could be held legally responsible, writes Sam Pandya, an associate at law firm Matthew Arnold & Baldwin.
Surviving corporate litigation
Business owners are used to stress and conflict, but few relish the tribulations of a legal battle. Here's some tips for making a painful process go as smoothly as possible.
Liabilities when buying an insolvent business
A business that’s gone bust can represent a real opportunity for a canny acquirer, but the legal rights of the existing employees must be taken into account.
Taking another company to court
Litigation is often seen by businesses as a waste of time and money, but if you handle it in the right way you can minimise costs and maximise returns. Sarah Murray, an associate at law firm Stevens & Bolton, explains.
A new home for your IP
David Bowie’s done it. Guess? has done it. Dunkin’ Donuts has done it. And Yale University’s done it. They have all created special purpose vehicles for their intellectual property, writes Thayne Forbes, joint MD of brand valuation consultancy Intangible Business.
Q&A: Publishing useful links on websites
We publish links to other firms on our website. Is it advisable to include a disclaimer on our site to avoid possible legal issues and, if so, what should it cover?
Q&A: Getting value from lawyers
How do you turn the relationship with your lawyer into a meaningful one and avoid any unnecessary cash leakage from a young business?
Q&A: Getting legal advice without wasting money
How do you turn the relationship with your lawyer into a meaningful one and avoid any unnecessary cash leakage from a young business?
Research
- From video games developers to firms of architects, creative businesses of all kinds struggle to get adequate financing due to a misconception that they cannot be analysed systematically, claims a new report. The study comes from the Centre for Creative Business (CCB), a joint venture between London Business School and University of the Arts London.
Directors' Pay AIM 2009
What should an AIM company pay its CEO or FD?
What should a non-executive director or chairman expect to be paid?
What benchmarks should AIM remuneration committee members be using when
setting pay?
VCT Special Report 2009
This reports principle aim is to provide business owners seeking funding with information about the amount of funds that VCTs have to invest.
Store
AIM Guide 2009/2010
The 2009/2010 AIM Guide contains essential information for anyone interested in the Alternative Investment Market.
Business XL
Business XL is written by leaders for leaders. The magazine is a fountain of inside information and knowledge, which can only be delivered by people who have started, bought and grown their own business.
M&A Magazine
M&A Magazine is the leading mid-market monthly corporate finance publication in the UK.
Videos
Punch above your weight
Jos White, who sold his company MessageLabs for $695 million, on why it's so important to act like a bigger business than you really are.
Meeting menaces: The Waffler
More tips from John Cleese, who reveals how to stop a waffler in full flow.
Reducing energy usage
Ian Cheshire, chairman of B&Q, explains how the store has saved 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
Hiscox Business Insurance
Life’s full of uncertainties, but you never want to be in any doubt about your business insurance. Hiscox offers broad and inclusive business insurance available online. You can tailor a policy to suit your business needs from a broad range of covers. Find out more.
Save time and money with Outsourcery
Discover how streamlining and automating your sales processes can help ensure a shorter sales cycle and improved customer retention. Microsoft Dynamics CRM business software provides fast access to useful data in the office, at home or out at meetings. Download this free whitepaper to understand the business benefits
Selecting the right IT strategy in 2010
Owner managers and CEOs of fast-growing companies want IT-applications that accelerate competitive advantage and improve operational efficiency. This free whitepaper helps you plan and choose the right IT strategy for your business in 2010. Download ‘Selecting The Right Software Vendor’.
Get started with Barclays Business Banking
Choose from 3 great Start-up packages offering a range of business and banking solutions, from cashflow management software (QuickBooks or Sage) to VAT management solution. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online.
Free weekly growth strategies for your business
Growing your business? Read our free impartial, jargon-free guides and tips on IT, marketing, legal issues and HR. Find out more or sign up today.
Business Legal Advice
Legal advice, guides and analysis to business legislation for growth businesses. Subjects covered include: corporate litigation, insolvency, tax implications when buying or selling companies, copyright issues, managing relations with lawyers and much more.
