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Essentials Contents:
Construction: management contracting vs construction management
Copyright- An introduction to this important intellectual property rights
Trade Marks- Central to the protection of business brands, this guide introduces the topic
Understanding Shareholders' Agreements- a downloadable guide to shareholders' agreements
Introduction to Shareholders' Agreements- A general guide on what goes into a shareholders' agreement
Shareholders' Agreement- Checklist- Key questions for a shareholders' agreement
Supply of Goods (B2B)- a guide to the main types of supply contract, terms and remedies for breach
Earn-Outs- what are they, how do they work and what are the advantages & disadvantages?
B2C E-Commerce- essentials for consumer E-commerce marketing
B2B E-Commerce- essentials for business to business E-commerce marketing
Software Development- what is it and the key elements in a development agreement
Software licensing- key elements of software licensing and checklist
AI toolkit- understanding artificial intelligence in the workplace and dealing with issues it raises
Website compliance requirements- what needs to be disclosed on business websites
Powers of Attorney in commercial deals- their uses, types, how they are formed and revoked
Digital vs Electronic signatures- and their use on commercial contracts
Thinking of terminating a contract- what steps to take if termination is on your mind
Grounds for terminating a contract- a guide to the grounds for terminating a contract
Cross-options- what are they and why are they important for business continuity?
Company share class rights- guide to the creation of different share classes
Forming a limited company- the essential requirements for setting-up a limited company
Keys to business entities- looking at the main business vehicles
Private company share buyback and reduction of share capital- a series of articles on these key topics
How are contracts interpreted?- the rules by which contracts are interpreted
Pre-contract discussions- their importance- what can and cannot be used to interpret a contract
Contracting on another's standard ts&cs (B2B)- what to do to get your requirements included
Incorporating standard terms and conditions- how to ensure your ts&cs are included in a contract
Commercial Fraud- what is it and what actions can be taken when it happens?
Agency and Distribution Compared- examining the important differences
Trade Secrets and Confidential Information- looking at how to protect these assets
Economic crime and corporate transparency- key changes to the law
Online digital content for consumers- key provisions to include in terms and conditions
Joint Ventures- different forms for different business objectives
Contractual Joint Ventures- an important form of business collaboration without a legal entity
Indemnities- what are they?- a look at these important contractual promises
Let's chat about ChatGPT- in it's own words, a look at the AI revolution
Battle of the Forms- what happens when two businesses compete to impose their terms
Escrow Agreements- how to protect transaction funds
Employment Business or Employment Agency- and the difference between the two
Franchising- a look at how a franchise set up and what are the rights of a franchisee
The scourge of late payments- how late payments can be handled
Dealerships- a guide to how dealerships work and their main characteristics
The employment conundrum- a look at what creates employee status
Tutoring Businesses- a report on key changes to how tutor companies must be run
Website terms of use vs term and conditions- a check on the difference between them
The small print- the use and importance of terms and conditions
Business Vehicles- a look at the types of business vehicle available
Limiting contractual liability- a look at how to limit liability in contracts
Business Vehicle Taxation- a quick guide to how businesses are taxed
Company Governance- the duties of directors
Directors' powers, duties and liabilities- a look at the main responsibilities of compan directors
Convertibles & Write-Offs- managing Covid-19 debt- what to do about "unsustainable debt"
Corporate recovery and insolvency- If you're taking on new or additional debts and concerned about solvency read this guidance page
Commercial Contracts- A Guide- Owning and running a business inevitably involves commercial contracts involved- this guide helps understand them
Commercial Contracts- Structure & Content- Demystifying some of the key provisions that turn up in commercial contracts
Business Start-Up Funding- When Government Covid-19 financial support may not reach start-ups finding alternative funding options is critical
Crowd Funding Explained- The essentials of Crowdfunding and an insight to the participants, risks and platforms
Private Equity Funding- Medium to long-term finance provided in return for an equity stake in potentially high-growth unquoted companies
Venture Capital- Venture capital invests in early-stage companies with strong growth potential
Guarantees, Indemnities & Warranties- Explaining these three important legal terms for commercial contracts and businesses
Ordinary, Secured and Preferred Creditors- Loan security & how business creditors rank in their priority, including personal guarantees
Is your business ready for the New World?- How to get your business fit for the post CV-19 world
Managing Your Cash Flow- Practical hands-on business support from those with experience
Critical Operational Decisions and Actions- Guidance for taking decisions and managing change through the Covid-19 crisis
Mothballing a building- Business premises may need to temporarily closed during Covid-19
Working from home survival check-list- Helpful tips and guidance on working from home
Dealing with Covid-19 Debt- a look at how to manage the growing business debt mountain incurred during Covid-19
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