Month: July 2018
Before you sign on the dotted line…..
Contracts may bore you to tears, but they are crucial to establish the basis of your employment relationship. You may be feeling elated because you’ve been offered a new job. When the contract arrives you may be tempted to simply check that the salary is what you’ve discussed and the job title is correct, however... Read more »
6 tips to overcome cash flow lows over the summer season
When your accounts department is dreaming about the holiday that they’ve got booked in a couple weeks time, it’s easy for those all important credit procedures to get a bit slack. If summer is your quiet season, here are some tips to prevent cash flow problems over the coming months: Have an effective credit control... Read more »
Banning “Ban on Assignment” clauses
Recruitment Business directors, you find me on the verge of getting professionally excited again. If the draft legislation currently known as the Business Contract Terms (Assignment of Receivables) Regulations 2018 is introduced, it will literally shave minutes off my day and the advice I give to agency recruiters. Yes, this draft bill proposes that ban... Read more »
Why a Solicitor on retainer could be right for your business
Many experienced business people think that they only need to see a solicitor for large transactions, such as selling their business. And even more think legal advice is only needed when something has gone wrong. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In business today, the law touches upon pretty much every area of your... Read more »
Is there no limit?
A recent decision in the Supreme Court will be welcomed by Insolvency Practitioners but not so by directors whose company has gone in to liquidation where there are claims against them for the retention of monies that are due to the company, including claims for repayment of director’s loan accounts, unlawful dividends and other payments.... Read more »
First Friday August – Book your place now
Join us at Brighton’s best professional networking lunch on the first Friday of every month. This month we’re really excited to have the lunch at The Walrus on Friday 3rd August. Book your tickets here if you’d like to be there. All bookings must be made by 4pm on Friday 27th July. All details for the... Read more »