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…
A contract of employment is the same as a job description, right? Wrong. There are distinct differences between the two. In fact, a good job description should form the heart of an employment contract. Not only because it serves as a solid foundation for the interview and employment process, but also because it protects your…
This October the new pre-action protocol for debt claims came into force. It applies to business creditors attempting to recover debt from an individual (this includes sole traders). Whilst the new protocol might help businesses and their debtors reach a resolution that may not otherwise have been reached, it will ultimately increase costs for both…