Posts in Startups & SME Advice
What are the new changes to the immigration rules in 2024?

There were some changes to immigration rules announced last week and we have summarised in this article. We have also provided some key information on right to work checks, which are required under law to be conducted, and which we know a lot of businesses in the UK are failing to do.

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Lidl v Tesco: Trade Mark Infringement

Lidl and Tesco are both well-known supermarket chains in the United Kingdom and commercial rivals. This dispute concerns two of Lidl’s trade marks registered at the UK Intellectual Property Office (“UKIPO”): one being a figurative mark of a blue square with a yellow disc with a thin red outline (the “Wordless Mark”), and the other being of similar design with the word ‘Lidl’ (the “Mark with Text”),

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UK Budget 2024: Key Changes Effective from April 2024

The UK government's Spring Budget 2024, delivered in March 2024, outlined several key changes taking effect from April 2024. These changes aim to support individuals and businesses amidst ongoing economic challenges. Here's a summary of the main points in this article.

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What happens to a shareholder's shares when they die

When a shareholder dies, their shares are dealt with by the executors of their estate (if there is a will) or by the administrators under the Intestacy Rules (if there is no valid will). Both the executors and administrators are known as ‘personal representatives’ (PRs). Partner and Head of Private Client James McMullan of West End Law Firm RIAA Barker Gillette, looks at what happens to a shareholder's shares when they die.

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Protecting your business should you lose mental capacity

What happens when a business owner’s mental health takes a downturn? Who can assist with business decisions in their absence? In today’s article our strategic partner RIAA Barker Gillette UK’s Partner & Head of Private Client, James McMullan looks at how business owners can protect their business interests, should they lose mental capacity.

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A Guide to Business Bank Accounts in the UK for Startups

Small businesses play a crucial role in the UK economy, and small business owners have a significant impact on contributing to its growth and prosperity. In this blog, we will explore the small business landscape in the UK, the various types of grants available, and how Dragon Argent, can help you secure these grants.

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Small Business Aspirations, Big Grants: Your Route to Funding

Small businesses play a crucial role in the UK economy, and small business owners have a significant impact on contributing to its growth and prosperity. In this blog, we will explore the small business landscape in the UK, the various types of grants available, and how Dragon Argent, can help you secure these grants.

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