Law for Small Business For Dummies - UK, UK Edition (ePub)

Your own in-house legal advisor--at a fraction of the
cost

Written in plain-English for business people without any legal
training, Law For Small Business For Dummies covers
everything you need to be aware of regarding the law when you're
starting and running your own business. Cutting through the jargon
that can make even the pros scratch their heads, this book quickly
gets you up-to-speed on the key areas of business law, including
contracts, websites, intellectual property, data protection and
partnership agreements. Plus, you'll find out how small business
law applies to advertising and marketing, confidentiality
agreements, the sale and supply of goods (including e-commerce),
negligence and product liability.

There were 526,000 new businesses registered in the UK in
2013--and, at some point, all of them will be faced with legal
risks that could make the difference between success and failure.
One claim could wipe out a fledgling business' profits, and hit
even big businesses harder than they could ever imagine. If you're
the owner of a new business and need to get a handle on the ins and
outs of small business law--and don't have the budget to
employ an in-house legal advisor--this trusted, approachable
guide is your answer.

* Covers the laws surrounding the most common risks small
businesses face

* Addresses how to deal with legal issues before a potentially
costly dispute arises

* Provides access to handy sample contract templates on
Dummies.com

* Serves as your own in-house legal advisor--at a fraction
of the cost

If you're an existing business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur
thinking about starting your own business, Law For Small
Business For Dummies gives you answers to questions you didn't
even know to ask!