We work alongside your accountant. Tell us who they are at the start and we will copy them on what matters.
Four conversations that are cheap now.
Each of these takes an hour when the business is calm, and weeks when it is not.
Put the shareholding in writing
Two people who agree completely today will not agree on everything in five years. A short agreement now decides how that is handled then.
Read the lease before you sign it
A repair covenant, an upwards only rent review or a personal guarantee from a director can outlast the business itself. These are the clauses to look at first.
Issue contracts on day one
There is a statutory obligation to give an employee core terms in writing within five days, and a full written statement within a month. Most disputes we see start with a missing document.
Plan the exit before you need it
Retirement relief, a transfer to a family member, or a sale to a third party all want different groundwork. Two years of preparation is normal, and it interacts with your will.
Your guide, with your own figures.
Read the steps, try the calculator, then create a printable guide with your details to bring to your first appointment.
Getting paid: from invoice to judgment
Every business carries a debtor who has stopped answering the phone. There is a clear path from overdue invoice to payment. This guide sets it out.
Signing a commercial lease
A commercial lease is often the biggest contract a small business ever signs, and the hardest to get out of. This guide shows you what to check.