Whether your business provides services or sells goods, the clearer your contractual terms the better, and the quicker your likely to be paid. But, what exactly should you include in your Terms and Conditions document? To help, TM Law solicitor Aidan Squire outlines the basics… Fundamentals Terms and Conditions can and should be very detailed,…
On the 1st April 2018 the national minimum wage rates (NMW) and national living wage (NLW) are set to increase. To help the Essex based businesses we work with to comply we’ve drawn up this handy whistle stop guide to the new rates, and a reminder of the workers who are, and are not entitled:…
As a debt recovery solicitor one question I am regularly asked is when should I say enough is enough and pursue the debt I am owed? The answer is simple. The sooner the better. Our advice to the Essex based businesses we help is always, if you’ve chased a customer for payment with no success…
Most businesses, whether start up or established, will need premises to operate from. But, it is usually only well-established firms who can afford to purchase freehold premises. This means that for the vast majority of Essex businesses we work with, the commercial lease route is inevitable. Trouble is, with most commercial leases running into at…
Deciding to dismiss an employee is a huge step for any business owner. It can be incredibly unpleasant, and often rather risky. But there are some sensible steps you can take to ensure the process is as painless as possible, and to protect yourself against unfair dismissal claims by employees. Top of the list is…