Our Latest Thinking on Business Law and Running a Small Business

The legalities of running a small business can be daunting. There are so many things to consider, from intellectual property protection and employment law to taxes and liability insurance.

If you're going to start your own business, you'll need to think about these issues before you even begin — because it's easier to do so before you get started than after the fact.

We've put together this guide to help you understand the basics of what you'll need to do before you open your doors for business.

It's important that businesses understand their legal obligations as they grow and develop into larger organizations. A good understanding of business law will help prevent businesses from falling foul of regulations and protect against any potential lawsuits or other legal action taken against them by their customers, employees or other parties with whom they interact on a regular basis.