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.

An Employment Contract is a key document setting out the rights, the relationship, and the obligations of both the employee and the employer. This article sets out the terms that are required by law to be in a contract of employment.

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.

AI is developing continuously at rapid speed in the art world , regulators across jurisdictions are struggling to keep up. This article considers the current regulatory framework (or lack thereof) around AI in the art world.

Employer Unfair Dismissal Advice: The termination of employment is arguably a normal part of the employee, employer relationship. However, it is important that employers get it right if they want to avoid being faced with successful claims of unfair and/or wrongful dismissal. Learn more:

Art galleries are a key part of the cultural scene in the UK. This guide aims to provide you with an insight into the key legal considerations to bear in mind before embarking on your art gallery venture.

The Fixed Recoverable Costs regime is undergoing significant changes, taking effect from 1 October 2023. Here are some key takeaways to help you understand the implications, which may change the stance your business takes with civil ligation claims.

Our strategic partner Seedling have built a climate action platform designed for startups and SMEs to measure, reduce and offset emissions credibly in a way that’s accessible and low-burden for growing teams. Check our latest article to become a Carbon Neutral business.

Outsourcing your finance function can free up time and resources better spent elsewhere. And offers reassurance that your business is compliant with the finance laws and regulations applicable to your business. In this article, we explore some of the common drivers, and benefits of, outsourcing elements of your back office finance and accounting function.

The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 has completed its final leg through parliament and received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023. This landmark legislation aims to empower employees with greater control over their work life balance and improve workplace flexibility for all.

A management buyout (an MBO) can be a big decision for everyone involved and the structure of an MBO is likely to be very complex. This article sheds some light on MBOs and what you need to consider before committing to such a transaction.

If your business has been granted with a sponsorship licence, ensuring you meet your sponsorship licence obligations is essential. In our latest Employment law newsletter, we explore whether mock compliance visits are necessary.

The reform aims to create a simpler, fairer and more transparent set of rules for the allocation of trading income to tax years. Find out what does it mean for self-employed, traders, unincorporated businesses and LLPs in our latest article.

An employer’s obligation to carry out right to work checks on their employees is mandatory and there are serious consequences if an employer gets it wrong. Now, more than ever, it is important that you are protecting your business and avoiding unnecessary risks by conducting the prescribed right to work checks.

It’s been almost a year since the landmark case of Harpur Trust v Brazel ruled that permanent part-year workers are entitled to receive the same paid holiday leave entitlement as full-time or part-time workers. If like many, you still don’t quite understand what it means for you, as an employer, in practice, our Employment law solicitor Didi Ogbo has broken down the case and its impact on employers in today’s article.

Are you planning to acquire a franchise in the UK? In this article, we cover the key aspects to consider before acquiring a franchise.

Protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights is no easy feat for artists and brand owners alike. In our latest article, we review the most significant recent legal developments affecting intellectual property owners in the US and their effects on potential global trends.

Venture capital (VC): Receive a clear, pragmatic guidance how the VC business model operates and the 8-step process of raising investment to give you the tools to navigate any future fundraise successfully.

Auto Enrolment Workplace pensions – meet the government’s auto-enrolment regulations and provide a tax-efficient way to save for the long term.

In new guidance, the Home Office has confirmed that hybrid and remote working locations must be reported for sponsored workers. Our latest article will explain what sponsors need to know following the latest update to Home Office Guidance.