Kickbacks - business as usual or a corrupt practice?Let's get a bit serious for a minute. There is a little known law called the Secret Commissions Act 1910(!) that make undisclosed or...
Why does my business need terms and conditions?Terms and conditions are essential to running a successful business. Why? Here are 5 reasons: Terms and conditions... Create certainty...
The legal lifecycle of a businessMy latest fictitious clients Anahera and Jaya are designers who, having done their homework, have decided to start a designer furniture...
Zero tolerance for business bullies!We hear a lot about bullying in schools but lately I’ve also been hearing about business bullies. This is certainly not a new phenomenon...
Every commercial lease is specialI recently saw an enquiry from a business owner about leaks in their premises. What do they do about this? Can they force the landlord...
Together forever??A new client came to me recently for guidance after her relationship with her business partner went south. They were joint shareholders...
10 Best Guidance Websites for BusinessesWhen you own and run a small business it often means you need to be on top of a wide range of issues. A single day can have you dealing...
Why "keep it simple" may not be.A lot of people operating small businesses aren’t keen on wordy contracts, and prefer to “keep it simple” by minimising documents or even...