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Redundancy: Know your obligations

Many businesses are currently being faced with the need to reassess their resources, including considerations of restructuring and reducing their workforce. With redundancies being felt across the country, employers need to know their legal obligations.

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Trade Marks 101

Trade Marks 101

by Wayne Willlis | Tuesday, 16 Jun, 2009 – 14:06 |
Intellectual property (IP) is often one of the uncounted assets of business, and like all business assets, IP needs to be cultivated to get the most value from...
Guide to online privacy laws

Guide to online privacy laws

by Emma Weedon | Monday, 1 Jun, 2009 – 18:17 | One Comment
As information becomes readily accessible in the age of the internet and other advanced technology, individuals are becoming more and more aware of the ways in...
Implications of employers ‘befriending’ staff on Twitter

Implications of employers ‘befriending’ staff on Twitter

by Kerry-Ann Aitken | Friday, 29 May, 2009 – 15:08 |
Judging by recent articles in the press, employers are now not only monitoring staff’s usage of social networking sites such as Twitter but some have decided...
Protecting your trade mark on Twitter

Protecting your trade mark on Twitter

by Kerry-Ann Aitken | Monday, 25 May, 2009 – 15:06 | One Comment
As Twitter fever sweeps the globe, a number of serious legal and ethical issues are beginning to surface. One such legal issue that has arisen in recent months...
Going green: Do your ICT credentials make the grade?

Going green: Do your ICT credentials make the grade?

by Dudley Kneller | Tuesday, 19 May, 2009 – 17:09 | One Comment
For many small businesses, ICT (Information Communication Technology) infrastructure is now one of the largest contributors to their carbon footprint. Driven...
Is Facebook a business liability?

Is Facebook a business liability?

by David Hope and Christien Corns | Tuesday, 10 Mar, 2009 – 12:31 | One Comment
The benefits of social networking for business have been widely debated, in particular the use of Facebook in the workplace. However, there are many legal...
IP protection for SMEs

IP protection for SMEs

by Stuart Smith | Friday, 10 Oct, 2008 – 16:02 |
In the current climate, it has never been more important for SMEs to protect their intellectual property. Unlike government departments and large...

Legal Tips To Setting Up A Business

by Matthew Hourn | Monday, 22 Sep, 2008 – 11:35 |
Starting a business can bring feelings of both adrenalin and fear. There are some important legal aspects that anyone starting up a new business should...

Tax implications of staff incentive schemes

by Michael D | Thursday, 28 Aug, 2008 – 10:08 |
While staff incentive schemes are effective, Michael Derin says first you should consider the tax implications of your new staff retention plan.

Setting up a private company minimises risk

by Gavin Dixon | Thursday, 28 Aug, 2008 – 9:53 |
While the financial benefits of being a sole trader are more enticing than those of being a private company, the business risks can be scary. Gavin Dixon...


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