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  • Don’t be caught out by implied terms in a commercial contract

    4 July 2018

    When entering any sort of contractual relationship it is essential to understand that, as well as those express provisions agreed orally or set out in writing, you will also be bound by a series of terms which will be automatically implied.
  • Ensuring a customer complaint does not end up in court

    18 June 2018

    If someone takes the time to complain about your business they are clearly disappointed with the service they have received. Recognising this is important if you want to preserve customer relations and avoid a serious complaint ending up in court.
  • Customer insolvency: checklist for businesses

    6 June 2018

    The Insolvency Service says that corporate insolvencies are at a four-year high and that in 2017 nearly 100,000 individuals were declared bankrupt. For businesses left out of pocket when a customer fails, the consequences can be devastating. One only needs to look at the trail of devastation caused by the recent collapse of Maplins, Carillion and Toys R Us to see this.
  • Cromarty Firth Wireless Networks – A Start Up Case Study

    15 May 2018

    Founded in 2016 Cromarty Firth Wireless Networks provided a solution to a problem that impacts rural areas across the UK, to the most rural areas of the Scottish Highlands. Cost effective, reliable and fast broadband.
  • Claiming interest and late payment charges on outstanding invoices

    4 May 2018

    When money owed to your business is not paid on time it can have serious knock-on effects. Resources will need to be devoted to chasing payment, cash flow will be affected and overdraft facilities may have to be extended. Recouping some of these costs from defaulting customers through interest and late payment charges can help to balance the books.
  • What Our Clients Say – Alison Page

    20 April 2018

    JPP advised Alison Page on purchasing a magazine publishing business. Alison says.
  • What legal considerations do I need to think about when setting up a business? (Part 1)

    10 April 2018

    If you are considering setting up a business there are numerous decisions that you will have to make, including whether you will operate as a sole trader, in partnership with someone else or through a company. With the last two options, you will also need to think about the structure of your business.
  • What legal considerations do I need to think about when setting up a business? (Part 2)

    7 April 2018

    If you are considering setting up a business there are numerous options about the vehicle through which you can trade.
  • Doing business online: a guide for new ventures

    4 April 2018

    The internet opens up a whole host of opportunities for new ventures, including the chance to increase visibility and secure new business. However, doing business online is a heavily regulated area which means careful planning is required, particularly where you will be selling direct to the public. In this article, we look at the five key things you need to consider when selling online to consumers.
  • What Our Clients Say – Richard Collins

    22 March 2018

    Employment Law is a minefield when you find yourself having to navigate through it! thankfully Rachel, with patience, care, amazing listening skills and coaching provides world-class easy to understand advice to guide you through safely and with confidence. Richard Collins March 2018