Sneak Peek of V.I.P Clinic with Penny Paddle
Penny Paddle is a leading Solicitor with Spencer West and in this Clinic she shares some real insights into the correct way to do business, legally and with protection for both your self and your customers. A fascinating discussion, in-depth and extremely valuable whatever size of business you operate. Questions covered included:
• Should I operate as a sole trader, partnership or set up a limited company?
• What happens if someone else already has a similar name or logo as my business?
• Do I need to trademark my business or brand name?
• How can I protect my logo, website content and product designs?
• What contracts do I need to protect myself and my business? Both for clients, customers and suppliers.
• How do I legally protect myself if a client or customer doesn't pay?
• What website policies do I need? Do I need a Solicitor to draft my website policies and terms of business?
• What is GDPR?
• Are my website terms enforceable?
• What are my legal obligations when selling online?
• Do I need professional insurance?
• What happens if someone sues my business?
• What happens if my business partner wants to leave, who owns the business assets and how can we both be protected?
• How do I structure equity or profit sharing?
• Do you offer fixed fees for start ups?