Start-Up/Small Business Advice
BUSINESS START UP SOLICITORS & SMALL BUSINESS LAWYERS WATFORD
Starting your own business is an extremely exciting time. You get to be your own boss, use your own ideas on your own terms. For many it is a dream which has taken hard working and planning. We don’t want to be killjoys, but unfortunately there are also a lot of legal loopholes you have to jump through to prevent your fledgling business running into trouble.
If you are just starting, you may want to consider whether to setup a “one-man band” or limited company. Make the wrong decision and your personal assets could be put at risk. Perhaps your business has been running successfully for a while, but in order to expand, you might need to take on employees. If you don’t draft your employment contracts correctly, you could end up in an employment tribunal or even court, possibly creating negative publicity for your business.
Our small business lawyers in Watford are here to help, giving you peace of mind and allowing you to focus on what matters most; your business. As our small business law team is based in Watford, they are in a strong position to combine knowledge of the local business landscape with a tailored, professional approach to suit your business and its legal needs.
We have years in experience in dealing with legal matters related to small businesses and start-ups. Some areas of small business law we deal with include, but not limited to:
- General legal advice with regards to start-ups
- Setting up a limited company
- Shareholder and partnership agreements – making sure everything is in writing will help you in the event of any disputes
- Terms and conditions of trading – often neglected by small businesses in our experience, which can be potentially damaging for the reputation of your business, product or services and undo any marketing efforts you have made.
- Goods and services – we can give you detailed, yet accessible advice as to what your should say in your contracts, product liability and how to legally advertise.
- Employment contracts – making sure contracts are properly drafted and adhere to employment laws, a highly regulated area of the law.
- Business leases and general commercial conveyancing – leases come in many forms on different terms that may not be immediately noticeable, so it makes financial sense to make certain premises are suitable for your business and intentions.
If you run or intend to run a small business in Watford, contact us to book an appointment with our Watford small business team or simply ask for a quote.