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Home Working – Some pitfalls for the unwary

Home Working – Some pitfalls for the unwary

The activities of certain high-profile celebrities who have recently been discovered to have business facilities within their homes have brought the whole concept of home working into the spotlight. [...]

Using freelancers: do you own what you have paid for?

Using freelancers: do you own what you have paid for?

Using freelancers or contractors to work on projects or to carry out particular assignments has a number of advantages and is a popular option. Principally, because the freelancer or contractor can be engaged flexibly to allow [...]

European Trade mark fees slashed – can you afford to miss out?

European Trade mark fees slashed – can you afford to miss out?

The recent announcement by the Community Trade Mark Office (OHIM) that it will be reducing its charges for registering trade marks in Europe will make the process of registering trade marks in Europe more affordable for [...]

Managing Redundancies in challenging times

Managing Redundancies in challenging times

As we enter the New Year and the number of people being made redundant increases by the day it is clear that few sectors across the economy will be spared the fall out of the credit [...]

How to fund a lawsuit

How to fund a lawsuit

This is another article from Barlow Robbins who are writing legal articles for us for Women in business.  This article covers ways of financing a lawsuit if you need to take someone to court.  [...]

What about your business when you’re getting a divorce

What about your business when you’re getting a divorce

  Running your own business can be stressful enough let alone when you are dealing with the pressures of divorce and particuarly the financial uncertainty that can bring. [...]