NEWS & KNOWLEDGE
Specific Provisions To Note With Regard To Dental Transactions When Negotiating Contracts
When negotiating contracts when selling or buying a property, there will be some specific provisions with regard to dental transactions that only arise in this sector. That is one of the most important reasons why you must use an experienced solicitor. Here, we take a...
Which Conflicts Must Be Avoided When Choosing Brand Names And Trademarks?
Although starting a new business is exciting, it can also be daunting. One of the most complicated aspects to bear in mind is using a brand name and a trademark. Although it may seem easy, there is always the potential for conflicts, some knowing how to avoid them is...
Completion Accounts – What Are They And Why Do We Use Them?
Anyone purchasing a business typically bases their offer on the company’s most up-to-date financial statements. Yet, these accounts show only the business’s historical financial position to its latest accounts date, with a period of time before the completion which...
Is Intellectual Property Safe When Stored on A PC?
Your intellectual property is something you’ve created with your own mind, whether your brand name, your invention, your product’s design, or something you’ve written, made, or produced. For many individuals and companies, these are extremely valuable assets. With...
Your Guide To Commercial Property Sales
There are some similarities between selling a commercial property and a residential one, but you’ll need to consider a few more additional matters, and there are more variables to take into account. Furthermore, the procedure is somewhat different and will usually...
Cryptocurrency – What Is It?
Crypto, or cryptocurrency, is a currency which exists virtually or digitally, and which uses cryptography in order to secure the transactions. There is no regulating or central issuing authority for cryptocurrencies. Instead, they use a decentralised system for...
As An Employee, Which Types Of Flexible Changes To My Working Patterns Can I Request?
If you’re an employee, you may be keen to adopt a more flexible working pattern. While there is a common misconception that only carers or parents have the right to ask for changes of this kind, that isn’t actually true. Any employee has the right to request a...
How To Determine Infringement Of Trademarks
If a trademark is officially registered, the mark’s owner has rights conferred on them under the 1994 Trademarks Act. That means they can prevent any unauthorised third-party usage of their trademark with respect to the specified services or goods. Furthermore, a...
A Guide To Arranging A Nursery Sale
Today’s childcare market has a valuation of over £5 billion, and as average nursery fees are increasing by around 6% per year, and occupancy rates are also rising to around 75%, it’s clear this sector is experiencing positive growth. With this in mind, it may be the...
Why Are Settlement Agreements Used By Employers?
Sometimes, employers use settlement agreements when an employee’s employment is being terminated. But why are they used? Here, we take a closer look at what they are and why an employer may choose to use one. What Are Settlement Agreements? Sometimes called Compromise...
Which Key Factors Should I Consider When Buying A Nursery?
If you’re interested in child development and want to run a business of your own, purchasing a nursery is a great option for you. However, there are some significant compliance requirements to keep in mind when making a purchase of this nature, not to mention some...
How Do I Know What Goods/Services I Should Include In My Trademark Application?
Arguably one of the hardest parts of filing a trademark application is knowing what terms you need to include to protect your business. It is important that you cover the goods/services that are applicable to your business in your trademark application as that...
Was My Redundancy An Unfair Dismissal?
Many businesses needing to reduce their workforce offer redundancy to their surplus employees, but occasionally, employers call certain situations redundancy even though there isn’t a genuine business reason for dismissing the employees in question. ...
How Can Social Media Influencers Manage Risk?
Social media influencer is a job that more people aspire to, with the industry now having a value of about $16.4 billion. However, with following numbers on the increase, these online celebrities begin to face more risks. A significant security challenge influencers...
Is Change On The Horizon For Dentists In The Shape Of NHS Reform?
For years now, NHS Dentistry has been ripe for reform, with the government promising time and again to give the system a complete overhaul. Finally, it appears that some changes could be on the horizon. Within the past week, Maria Caulfield MP made a House...
Share or Asset Sale? A Top Consideration When Selling Your Optical Practice
When you’re selling your optical practice, there’s a lot to keep in mind, but one of the top considerations has to be whether you want a share or asset sale. Deciding the kind of transaction to use depends on your circumstances and knowing the differences between both...
Dentists Leave the NHS In Droves Leaving Numbers At The Decade’s Lowest Level
With the news that a thousand NHS dentists have left the health service in only one year, the number of dentists now operating in the UK is at its lowest level for ten years. In 2019-2020, England had almost 25,000 NHS dentists, however during the...
Top Tips For Dealing With Contract Disputes
When contract disputes arising, it can be difficult to deal with them. Not only can it be time-consuming and costly, but it can also be extremely frustrating. Making a decision that is based on your business’s best interests is the most important thing when it comes...
How Can I Evict My Commercial Tenant?
If you own a commercial property and are acting as a landlord, you may at some point wish to take back the possession of your property. Often, this will be due to your tenant’s breach of their lease terms or contract, for example by failing to make rent payments on...
Considering A Joint Venture/ Top Things To Keep In Mind
Traditionally, new entrants to markets have used joint ventures for several reasons. Often, one party has more experience in supplying certain skills and the other may have a wider number of contacts in the sector, or two individuals who have worked together to...
NHS Dentistry Backlog Causing Concerns
Dental leaders in Scotland have said that the patient backlog to receive NHS dental treatment is huge. The official data has revealed that people living in better-off areas have a greater chance of getting an appointment with a dentist during the past two years when...
What Should I Consider Before I Buy A Pharmacy?
Purchasing a pharmacy is something that requires some careful thought and consideration. There are a number of legalities that are associated with purchasing this type of business and having a good understanding of them will make it much easier to ensure your purchase...
Top Tips For Launching A Business
If you’re considering starting your own business, there’s a lot to bear in mind. Here are a few top tips to make the process easier. Ensure You’re Making The Right Decision The very first consideration is whether or not starting a business is really the right choice...
What Is The Process For Registering With The CQC?
Every provider of primary care dental services must have CQC registration as of 1st April 2011. The CQC or Care Quality Commission requires an application to be made supplying the applicant’s details, the type of regulated activity they are applying for (i.e.,...
A References Guide For Employment Law
Often, employers are asked to give references for employees. We know that employers are aware of the potential risks however they remain unsure of what should and shouldn’t be mentioned in those references. Here, we give you a clear employers references guide that...
Potential Pitfalls And Risks Of Removing A Company Director
There are times in any company when removing one of the directors appears to be the best course of action for all of the parties involved. However, knowing how to go about it can be challenging. There are a number of pitfalls and risks associated with attempting to do...
Copyright Law – The Basics
For many people, copyright law as a concept isn’t always clear. Too often, uncertainty exists around whether the copyright is owned by them, or what could happen if it’s copied without their permission. In order to better navigate the complexities of copyright law,...
Reviewing Social Media Influencer Contracts
The last decade has seen a boom in social media use, globally, and now brand owners are looking to take advantage of the evolving marketing environment and promote their goods or services in the best ways they possibly can. In line with recent trends,...
How can I protect my brand once my trademark has expired?
Duration and renewal of a UK trade mark A registered trademark can provide relatively long lasting protection, staying in place for ten years. However, the registration perod will come to an end, which can be worrying for...
Solicitors For Purchasing A Business
If you’re considering purchasing a business, you need a solicitor you can trust. It is often a daunting prospect to buy a business, with many complex legal matters to handle. However, with the right solicitor on board, you can be confident that the transaction will...
Phantom Share Options
Phantom Share Options are used for employee benefits and provide a great way to offer incentives to current or potential staff. Find out more about them here. Finding ways to reward your team or incentivise new starters can be a headache, especially when you are...
Charging Orders
What are the options for a creditor who has a judgement order against a debtor, who is either unwilling or unable to satisfy a debt? A creditor may seek to explore several enforcement methods to recover the debt. This article focuses on the procedure and...
Statutory Demands & Winding Up Petitions – targeted at debtor company
Many companies have suffered substantial financial hardship since March 2020. In recent weeks there has been significant talk of economic recovery. Although it is anticipated that businesses will resume regular trading activity in the coming weeks, there are many...
Statutory Demands & Bankruptcy – Individuals
Statutory demands can be an effective and inexpensive tool when seeking to recover an undisputed debt. It is a formal written request for a debt to be paid. However, on its own or if not executed properly a statutory demand will be ineffective. This article focuses on...
Can You Make Your Employees Have the COVID Vaccine?
When it comes to vaccinating your workforce, you may be tempted to make it a mandatory process so that you can ensure the highest levels of safety. However, there is a very fine line between acting in everyone’s best interests and breaking the law and keeping on the...
New Supreme Court Ruling Determines Uber Drivers Not Self-Employed
The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled that under current circumstances Uber drivers are classed as part of a company workforce rather than as an individual working on a self-employed basis. This decision is likely to have hefty consequences for the revolutionary taxi app,...
COVID-19 Delays Purchases of Dental Practices
The global pandemic has caused chaos in every industry, and the purchase of dental practices is no exception. Research has shown that the average time between a buyer making an offer, and the completion of the purchase of a dental practice has increased. In many cases...
Why Do I Need To Trademark My Business?
Many small businesses are often busy taking care of all the important aspects needed to run on a daily basis, however one of the aspects often overlooked by newly registered or young companies is trademarking. A trademark is an essential piece of intellectual property...
What Does Amazon Pharmacy Mean For The UK Pharmacy Sector?
It’s no secret that big business has slowly but surely swallowed up smaller competitors over the decades. National supermarket chains like Asda and Tesco have overtaken small local grocers and shops, large clothing stores like Primark have brought cheap and cheerful...
Announcing a new online system for pharmacies
Are you ready for the new online pharmacy system from PCSE Online? Here we’ll guide you through the new changes designed to make pharmacy applications much easier. The way pharmacies are bought and sold is changing. You may already be aware that in 2019 the PCSE...
How to Ace the Test and Trace – Guidance for Employers
With the COVID-19 outbreak continuing to disrupt the economy and businesses across the UK, employers are legally obliged to maintain records of staff, visitors, and customers to help NHS Test and Trace inform those who may have been exposed to the virus. Employers in...
How to Protect Your Remote Workers Against Cybercrime
Working from home may reduce your employees’ exposure to COVID-19 but it also makes them easy targets for cybercriminals. Relying on online video-conferencing and collaboration tools, as well as cloud-based storage and software, has exposed many companies’ weak spots,...
What does a successful pharmacy acquisition look like?
Pharmacy transactions can often be a prosperous investment for entrepreneurs who are willing to put in the hard work. Given that healthcare demand is constant (rather than seasonal), there is often a good business case for owning a pharmacy. However, setting up a new...
Handling Redundancies during the COVID-19 Pandemic
More employers are having to make redundancies due to COVID-19, but how should they be handled? Here we take a look at getting the process right. Unfortunately, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some employers have had to consider making redundancies amongst their...
Employers’ Most Frequently Asked Questions About Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised a host of questions for employers who are wondering about their rights and obligations. Here you’ll find some answers. Employers have many questions about their rights and obligations when it comes to their workers and workplaces...
What Should I Know As An Employer About The Government’s Job Support Scheme?
The government has put in place a job support scheme to replace the furlough scheme, but what should employers know about it? Read on to learn more. For business owners and employees alike, the removal of the furlough scheme at October’s end was a concerning prospect....
Covid-19: Temporary Filing Requirements with Companies House
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has created an emergency filing service, the details of which were published on 26 June 2020. Originally drafted in April 2020, the new regulations provide breathing space for companies who normally file accounts...
Covid-19: Managing Distressed Assets
The recent pandemic has created enormous financial pressure for many businesses, particularly with regards to cashflow. Although the first peak of the infection seems to have passed, the economic impact is expected to continue to be felt by businesses for some time....
Covid-19: Contact Tracing and Data Protection in the Workplace
Minimising contact is seen as vital to minimise the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Employers have a very significant role to play in the process but it can be challenging balancing up privacy and data laws with the need to protect other employees. Here’s a...
Covid-19: Considering Redundancies as Furlough Scheme Closes
The furlough scheme is credited with saving many jobs, supporting businesses while they navigated the peak of the COVID-19 crisis. However, the scheme was never intended to stretch on forever, and businesses are now contemplating what the future looks like as...
