by | Nov 19, 2015 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Commercial Law, Jackie Watts
It is important that all business owners and those contemplating commencing a business are aware of the issues surrounding shadow directors and how someone may accidentally become one. What is a shadow director? A shadow director is someone who is not a registered...
by | Jan 21, 2014 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Jackie Watts
As a Director, you will probably already understand the day to day decisions for the company and the metaphorical buck now stops firmly with you, but what about company procedures, legal duties, lifetime liabilities and the ‘fine print’ of being a...
by | Oct 8, 2013 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Jackie Watts
A City Law Firm Limited started up in 2009 right smack in the middle of the recession, how hard could it be? Well 6 years later growing from 2 to 10 fee earners, triple turnover, a whole floor of offices and consultants aboard I, as the founding partner, can happily...
by | Jul 22, 2013 | All Articles, Commercial Law, Jackie Watts
Crowdfunding is a new phenomena for businesses to raise capital by selling their equity to a large number of individuals, typically over the internet. Crowdfunding is also used for raising funds for individual projects or campaigns. The practice of Crowdfunding is...
by | Jan 16, 2013 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Jackie Watts, NEWS ARTICLES
You have a great concept or product, funding and perhaps a friend, relative or colleague that wants to join forces with you. The key to any successful business is good advice, support and above all appreciate the risks, liabilities involved and how you come out on top...
by | Dec 3, 2012 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Jackie Watts
As a Director, you will probably already understand the day to day decisions for the company and the metaphorical buck now stops firmly with you, but what about company procedures, legal duties, lifetime liabilities and the ‘fine print’ of being a...