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Protecting Legal Professional Privilege: What You Need to Know
Learn how to safeguard Legal Professional Privilege (LPP) to keep your legal communications confidential. Our expert legal team in London explains key steps for protecting LPP during legal advice and litigation. Keep your sensitive information safe!
The Importance of Management Accounting in Decision-Making for Founders
Discover how management accounting empowers UK founders to make informed business decisions. Learn how budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis drive growth, profitability, and risk management.
How to Become a Shareholder in a Company: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to become a shareholder through stock purchases, SEIS/EIS schemes, or by buying a company. Discover key steps, tax benefits, and expert advice from Dragon Argent.
New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment in The Workplace
New legislation places a duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment. Learn about the new law, its implications, and steps employers can take to comply. Protect your business and employees.
Start-up to Scale-Up: A Practical Guide for Founders
In this article, we will explore what it means to scale up your business. We will share insights from our experiences working with scale-ups and provide guidance on how to successfully navigate this critical transition in your business’ journey.
Intellectual Property: How can IP make or break a startup
Your business concept is just the beginning! Strong intellectual property (IP) is the secret weapon that sets startups apart. But how can IP make or break your business? Our latest blog dives deep into the world of IP for startups.
Staying Compliant: A Startup Founder's Guide to New Company Laws
New UK regulations aim for a cleaner business landscape. These changes mean stricter ID checks, physical addresses & a focus on lawful activities for startups. Companies House gains new powers to enforce these rules, with potential penalties for non-compliance.
15 Startup Essentials: Launching and Protecting Your UK Business
This article empowers startup business owners in the UK to build thriving businesses while safeguarding their ventures.
Annual Employment Related Securities (ERS) Return Due July 6th
When and how to Notify HMRC of New or Closed Employment Related Securities (ERS) Schemes like EMI, CSOP, SAYE and SIP which are tax advantaged plans in the UK.
Employment Law Update – Upcoming Changes in April 2024
At times, it can be difficult to keep up to date with the changes in employment law, so our Employment law experts at Dragon Argent have summarised a few Employment law changes that are expected to come into force in April 2024 and which are important for employers to bear in mind.
What are the new changes to the immigration rules in 2024?
There were some changes to immigration rules announced last week and we have summarised in this article. We have also provided some key information on right to work checks, which are required under law to be conducted, and which we know a lot of businesses in the UK are failing to do.
UK Budget 2024: Key Changes Effective from April 2024
The UK government's Spring Budget 2024, delivered in March 2024, outlined several key changes taking effect from April 2024. These changes aim to support individuals and businesses amidst ongoing economic challenges. Here's a summary of the main points in this article.
New Merged R&D Scheme Guide and Requirements
The objective of the merged R&D scheme is to simplify the UK's research and development (R&D) regimes by having a single set of qualifying rules. In today’s article our R&D experts have provided detailed guidance, regulations and rules of merged R&D scheme.
How a Board of Directors can supercharge your startup
Building a high growth entrepreneurial venture? Got your Board of Directors in place? Today's article tackles the burning question: When to form your board of directors, and what are their key responsibilities?
Changes in Immigration Rules – December 2023
UK's Immigration Crackdown: Understand the impact of the UK's 2024 immigration plan: This article details the new rules and their implications for your business.
Best Accounting Software Solutions for UK Businesses
A comprehensive guide to the best accounting software solutions for the UK business. Compare the core features, pricing and other attributes of the accounting software in this article.
Xero Accounting Software for Business Growth and Compliance
We are Xero Certified Accountants in London helping startups and small medium businesses in the UK to manage business accounting online with Xero Accounting software.
A Guide to Business Bank Accounts in the UK for Startups
Small businesses play a crucial role in the UK economy, and small business owners have a significant impact on contributing to its growth and prosperity. In this blog, we will explore the small business landscape in the UK, the various types of grants available, and how Dragon Argent, can help you secure these grants.
Small Business Aspirations, Big Grants: Your Route to Funding
Small businesses play a crucial role in the UK economy, and small business owners have a significant impact on contributing to its growth and prosperity. In this blog, we will explore the small business landscape in the UK, the various types of grants available, and how Dragon Argent, can help you secure these grants.
Do you know your duties as a director?
Becoming a director is a significant achievement in any career (congratulations!), but with the achievement comes many responsibilities and the need to make significant decisions for the company. Your general legal duties are summarised in this article and you should make sure that you are familiar with and understand these fully.