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Consulting

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Seed Investor in Manchester

If your startup is looking for a source of initial capital, here are some of the most active seed investors in Manchester to consider. 

Kushal Bhatta | 08/10/2021
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Everything IR35

Our complete guide to everything IR35. If you're working in the UK as a consultant, freelancer, contractor, or hiring those who are, read on.

AL Walker | 23/06/2021
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How to be outside IR35

With the April tax changes in the UK, consultants, freelancers, and contractors may need to make some small adaptions to the way they work to make sure they can clearly be outside IR35 for their next tax return. 

AL Walker | 22/06/2021
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Freelancing

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The Why and How of Involving Freelancers in Company Culture

An easy guide to helping freelancers feel like they're part of the team.

AL Walker | 26/08/2021
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7 Useful Tips For Assessing and Choosing Freelance Talent

Freelancers are not like regular employees who have a very specific social and business contract. In fact, a typical freelancer works primarily on a more or less honour basis. This is why you have to be very careful in vetting any and all potential freelancers, prior to hiring them to do your work.

Owen Manningham | 17/08/2021
IR35 Guide for Freelancers
IR35 Guide for Freelancers

Here's the IR35 Guide for Freelancers when doing freelance work in the UK - Also linked toolkit to what's IR35 and how to stay out of IR35.

AL Walker | 22/06/2021
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HR

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6 Tips to Improve your Business Life

No matter if you are a freelancer, full-time employee, or entrepreneur, you have a lot in your business life that could do with streamlining so you're working efficiently. 

Eve Anderson | 26/06/2021
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When do I use a stock option award letter?

This award letter states that it is granting an employee options in the company according to the terms set out in the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).

Will Elton | 24/02/2021
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A Guide to Australia’s Taxation System

Australia’s taxation system has been recently revised. Before doing business in Australia, it is important to know the tax rates.

Celestine Loh | 19/10/2020
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Manufacturing

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Do I really need terms and conditions for online sale of goods?

In a word, yes. Terms and conditions for online sale of goods are essential for good business practice and here's how you write them

Will Elton | 25/02/2021
5 Branding Lessons For Those Who Know Nothing About Branding

Your brand and business go hand in hand so it's important to have a well thought out branding strategy from the get go. Here's 5 lessons you need to learn.

Sarah Farnham | 18/06/2019
5 Tips For Improving Customer Retention And Loyalty

Brand loyalty is vanishing, making customer retention one of the growing headaches for companies large and small.

Alex | 23/11/2016
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SaaS

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Customer Story: Pave, Online Real Estate Brokerage

Find out how Zegal helps Pave draft and manage their contracts in minutes so they can spend their time on their business, not their legals

AL Walker | 29/07/2021
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The 8 Best Software Tools For Small Business

Choosing the right software tools for your small business that will do most of the job with minimal effort —and most importantly— affordably, is essential. 

AL Walker | 01/06/2021
In-House Legal Professionals Most Concerned About Cybersecurity

According to a new survey, more than 45% of legal executives say they are most concerned about risk associated with cybersecurity and environmental issues and do not feel adequately prepared.

Conventus | 11/05/2021
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Small Business

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Shareholder Register

A shareholder register is a list of all active & former owners of a company’s shares that includes detailed information of all shareholders.

Kushal Bhatta | 30/08/2021
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Tips for Keeping Track of the Latest Business Trends

Staying relevant and successful in business calls for having that unquenchable thirst for knowledge and tracking trends. An idea that might have been fresh a decade ago has now been replaced with ten of its more advanced variations, or it alone has evolved beyond recognition.

Jolene Rutherford | 17/08/2021
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Customer Story: CareStar Robotics

Have a look at how CareStar Robotics uses Zegal to simplify their legals while they themselves simplify daily processes for other companies with their robotic solutions. 

AL Walker | 02/08/2021
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Startup

What is a cap table
What is a cap table?

A cap table is an essential component of all start-up businesses and provide vital information about the ownership structure of your company.

Kushal Bhatta | 09/09/2021
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SEIS advance assurance

SEIS Advance Assurance is a vital process that companies go through in order to benefit from the variety of tax reliefs offered to investors.

Kushal Bhatta | 07/09/2021
What is a Promissory Note
What is Promissory Note?

A promissory note also referred to as an IOU or loan agreement is a written promise to pay someone within a specific time period.

Kushal Bhatta | 06/09/2021
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UNCATEGORISED

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What is a Share Appreciation Rights Plan?

A Share Appreciation Rights Plan (also known as a Stock Appreciation Rights Plan) is a compensation incentive which awards employees with cash or stock if the company performs well. 

Will Elton | 22/02/2021
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Opening a Business Bank Account in the UK

Open a business bank account in the UK with our all-in guide. Know what you need and which banks are the best for your business bank account

Celestine Loh | 25/11/2020
Defamation Laws in Australia – The Proposed Changes

The Defamation Laws in Australia have seen proposed amendments, read on to learn about them and the history of defamation laws in Australia.

Will Elton | 13/02/2020
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