Legal considerations.
Make sure you're up to speed with the essential legalities of setting up and running a business.
Choosing and protecting your business name.
When you set up in business, one of the first things you must do is choose a name. A well-chosen name can play a powerful part in building your business and contributing to its profile and success.
This guide looks at:
- the legal aspects of naming your business and the main restrictions
- choosing your name - what works and what doesn't
- what your name says about you: size, image, branding
- protecting your name.
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Legal basics for new business owners.
The law has a lot to say about running a business, so being aware of the legal basics is essential.
There are laws governing how you set your business up, your company name, customers' and employees' rights and, of course, health and safety. It's also important to consider subjects such as your trading terms and conditions, contracts and insurance.
We've produced two guides to give you an overview of the legal basics you may need to think about.
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