Business Essentials

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Trademarks are a key intellectual property right for businesses- this guide introduces the topic

A helpful summary of what copyright is and how it can be used in business

A guide to what a shareholders' agreement says and does

Earnouts feature in the sale and purchase of businesses and are an important way for buyer and seller to reach agreement on pricing and payment. This articles considers their use and main features and their benefits and disadvantages.

This edition includes selected new features in our Business Essentials section and many useful business tips for Summer.

E-commerce has become embedded in the way goods and services are sold online to consumers. Our Guide provides much useful information for those wanting to operate in the B2C space.

E-commerce has become embedded in the way we do business. Our Guide provides much useful information for those wanting to operate in the B2B space.

Software development is a complex process that involves designing, coding, testing, and maintaining computer programs or applications. This article explores what software development entails and discuss the key points to be included in a development agreement.

Software is a key business asset and it's important to know what to look out for if you are involved in licensing it. This article looks at what is involved in software licensing and there's a downloadable checklist.

AI and generative AI in particular are rapidly becoming workplace tools, so this "toolkit" provides essential information to help businesses understand the subject and deal with the issues that arise, including having a staff AI policy.

Websites are a key communication tool for business and there are many things that need to be included and disclosed on them. This article gives guidance on the requirements on everything from cookies to third party content.