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Are you paying too much for legal advice? Or trying to do it yourself? There is another way. Shaun Rose on the advantages of using legal freelancers.

If you start a business on your own, or with someone else, and don't form a company, you will be trading as a sole trader or in a partnership.

Every business must submit articles of association to Companies House. Graeme Donnelly explains what's involved and how to make it as easier.

As well as general company admin, directors are ultimately responsible for ensuring the company complies with the law, including the Companies Acts.

Sourcing venture capital, negotiating a deal and deciding on shareholder rights and management input. What to do if things go wrong.

Bad weather and strikes make it hard for staff to get to work. Jane Crosby of Hart Brown says employers need a clear strategy for travel disruption.

Product liability laws cover consumer goods and goods used in a workplace. If someone ia injured by a defective product, they can sue for damages.

Involved in a commercial dispute? Unsure how to resolve it or what happens next if you someone threatens to sue you? Read our practical FAQs.

Leasing premises is often the most appealing option for businesses. The right lease gives you a secure base without the costs of buying a freehold.

Failing to manage health and safety properly can be far more costly than getting it right. Your key responsibilities and where to get advice.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will become law in 2017 but many small businesses are not ready for the changes, says Billy Leonard.

The four types of intellectual property that can be protected, who has the rights to it and how to stop someone infringing your intellectual property

Planning your succession is key in obtaining maximum value from the business and to secure its long-term future. Find answers to the key questions.

Legal guidelines about leaving children home alone are clear for little ones but leave parents to decide what's safe for older children.