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Blog: Advice and news relating to business contracts, terms and conditions and changes in the law
The Ultimate Guide to Freelancing
What is a Freelancer? Freelancers are self-employed and they offer services to support businesses - usually where they were employed in a similar role previously. Freelancers...
“There are no terms, I didn’t sign anything” – how the ‘secret contract’ can damage your business
Thousands of contracts are entered into every day, many of which one party may not have any idea what the terms are or even what the contract looks like. We hear it time and time...
Happy International Data Privacy Day 2020
Our personal data is everywhere, and as business owners you are responsible for processing that data safely and securely. A little under 2 years ago saw a mass panic with regards...
Buy Now Pay Later – Terms Exposed
The likes of Klarna and Clearpay have become the new way to shop online. Known as point-of-sale loans, major online retailers are giving consumers the option to buy now and pay...
Why you must have terms and conditions on your eCommerce website
Barnes and Shirley who are a eCommerce marketing agency and consultancy invited us to feature on their website to share our knowledge regarding eCommerce terms and conditions....
What you need to know about IR35
IR35 was first introduced in April 2000 with the aim to address tax avoidance by individuals working in the role of an employee through an intermediary, such as a limited...
“I am owed money but there was no contract in place”
“I am owed money but there was no contract in place” This is a common statement I see and hear across social media and the business community from business owners who have not...
The ultimate guide to website terms and conditions
Why does my website need terms and conditions? Every business needs terms and conditions to fully protect them. It clearly sets out what each party is responsible for and what...
Check your contracts before you Thomas Cook it!
Are you a package travel company, or even just offering stays to your clients? With Thomas Cook sadly going under yesterday, it had me thinking of all those poor holidaymakers...
What’s the difference between ‘off the shelf’ templates and bespoke contracts?
The High court found that a clause contained in the standard terms and conditions of an IT supplier was unenforceable and damages were awarded to their client for over £110k....
IR35 : Off-Payroll Tax
IR35 : Off-Payroll Tax IR35 is tax legislation which has been in force since April 2000 designed to combat tax avoidance by self employed freelancers and the companies that are...