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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.

All businesses need to comply with relevant laws - from paying your tax to licencing and getting insurance. How to get your legal ducks in a row.

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.

Given the importance of small businesses to the UK economy, more needs to be done to help them survive - and thrive. Could microfinance be the answer?

Employers need to be aware of whether their workers have the right to work in the UK - or face penalties. We explain what the law says.

Collecting money that is owed to you can be stressful, and costs soon mount up. The steps you can take to reclaim debt before hiring legal help.

Credit control helps you optimise your cash flow and avoid late payment or non-payment. Read our guide to setting up a credit control system.

Businesses have an obligation - both legal and moral - to make as their premises accessible for those with disabilities. The steps you can take.

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 May 2018 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.