Often suppliers think that the best thing to do with onerous clauses is to bury them deep within their terms and conditions (T&Cs) to not spook potential customers from entering…
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Where there is a Will…
How many times have you heard that saying and thought it was true, if you put your mind to something then you can achieve your goals. This also resonates within…
Are You Supporting Your Employees’ Wellbeing?
As we emerge from lockdown many of us will know of a friend, relative, or work colleague who has struggled with the imposition of being forced to stay at home…
COMMERCIAL UPDATE 57 PERSONAL GUARANTEES – WHAT SHOULD BE IN THEM?
A personal guarantee (PG) is an agreement between a business owner and lender, stating that the individual who signs is responsible for paying back a loan should the business ever…
BUSINESS LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY
As a business owner, it is very important to consider what would happen to your business if you were unable or unavailable to make decisions. If this is left unclear,…
Putting Children First This Christmas
Christmas celebrations for children are too often marked by family divisions when relationships break down. According to statistics from Gov.co.uk, in the financial year ending 2020 it’s estimated that there…
The importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic we have become more aware of people being seriously ill in hospital without a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place. With limited…
Communication and Collaboration to tackle Christmas Break-Ups
Divorce rates tend to spike after the festive season, and professionals are encouraging couples with rocky relationships to focus on talking to each other in the run up to Christmas….
COMMERCIAL UPDATE 56 CHECKING THE COST OF CHRISTMAS IN CORPORATE GIFTING AND ENTERTAINING
Christmas brings a round of festive celebrations with drinks, dinners and bottles of wine shared between customers and suppliers, but whether giving or receiving, businesses need to keep up with…
Can I ask my Executors to sell my home when I die to help prevent a dispute amongst my family?
Even if your family get along well, you may be worried about whether they would agree on what should be done with the family home if you were to die….
COMMERCIAL UPDATE 55 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN CONTRACTS GO WRONG – REMEDIES AND PROTECTING AGAINST LIABILITY
With shortages and supply chains under pressure, it has never been more important for terms of trading to be both well set out and robust. A sensibly drafted contract will,…
Autumn Budget: Preparing the Country for a Post-COVID Economy
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out his Autumn Budget and the results of his Spending Review as he prepares the country for a post-COVID economy. In the run up to…
