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Government vows to ‘help firms to start-up and scale-up’

A new Bill to help small businesses is being introduced by the government.The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill contains several measures designed to make it easier for small firms to thrive

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Ban on exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts

Exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts are to be banned so that employees can no longer be tied to a company that may not have any work to offer them. 

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Perils of setting up a business without a written agreement

When setting up a business venture involving two or more people it is essential to have a written agreement so that everyone understands their responsibilities and entitlements.

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New guidelines to tackle late payment problem

The problems small firms face with late payments from larger businesses is being tackled in a new set of guidelines put forward by the government.

Cleaning company granted injunction to protect its business 

A cleaning company has been granted an interim injunction preventing former franchisees from competing with it until disputed issues can be dealt with in court.

Rise in trademark disputes as UK businesses protect their brands

More UK businesses are protecting their brand by challenging trademark applications from rival companies.

Further 25 employers named and shamed over pay

Late payments are the cause of 20% of insolvencies of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) according to a recent study.

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