Even if prices are raised and there are more affordable alternatives on the market, we will often continue to buy products from the same brand. The reason for this is the same as explaining why we always choose to fly with the same airline or get our coffee from the same place:...
Keeping track of taxes in the UK isn’t exactly a piece of cake. There are so many types of taxes that it’s difficult to know which ones apply to you and/or your business. If you don’t file your taxes correctly with the HMRC, it could result in penalties, which could cost you...
Customer care is one of the corner stones of a successful company – whether you are running an online shop or offering bank accounts. Even smaller companies can benefit from the use of CRM tools, which help to organise customer- or buyer data. These software systems automate and...
Before a business idea can be implemented, it is necessary to create a business plan. This serves as the founder’s roadmap, and summarises all necessary information about planning and finances. However, the business plan is also highly relevant for investors as well as potential...
According to the Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), a small business is a privately-owned and operated business with a small scale of trade and a small number of employees, depending on the industry. Small businesses are commonly referred to by the European term “SME” which...
LinkedIn has become an indispensable part of the job search. HR staff search the network for potential candidates for open positions. A well-managed profile is essential to be successful on LinkedIn. After all, you want to show yourself at your best on LinkedIn. It is important to remain credible and present information in an appealing way. Here you will find tips on how to do this. We will also...
A limited partnership is an attractive business model for people looking to start a commercial sector enterprise. It enables shareholders to reap the successes of a business without having to participate in management. Under what circumstances can a limited partnership actually be formed? What should future shareholders bear in mind when setting up a limited partnership?
Limited partnerships make it possible to participate in a company with limited liability, making it easier to secure investors. Limited partnerships also have advantages when it comes to profit distribution: If you don’t want to follow the legal model for distributing annual profits and losses, you can make your own regulations in your company’s articles of association. In this way, factors like...
Whether you are starting a company, exploring your current market, or discovering a new one, a market analysis can help you evaluate the attractiveness of a market. A market analysis is a key element of every business plan and makes sure that your idea or your plan is fit for the future. Above all, investors attach a lot of importance to a thorough market analysis.
When two or more people join together to operate a business, they often choose a limited partnership as their legal structure. Whilst it is fairly simple process to start a limited partnership, provisions regarding liability can sometimes pose major challenges to shareholders. Whoever enters into a limited partnership doesn’t just take over a part of the management duties, they also become...
All the risk, but all the freedom – this is one way you can describe being a general partner in a limited partnership. Whilst the other shareholders are “only” reliable for their own capital contribution, the general partner is liable with their total assets. Being a general partner comes with additional special rights – they are the only ones entitled to manage and represent the company.
Google G Suite is a cloud-based collaboration software that unites multiple Google applications. Every registered user can access project plans, e-mails, and other documents via the cloud, regardless of where they are located. Numerous tools such as word processors, online calendars, or video conferencing facilitate collaboration and synchronise changes in real-time. In this article, we have...
Regulations on working hours are one of the most important arrangements between an employee and employer. But how much break time are employees entitled to? How does the law define breaks and are there any exceptions? Which breaks are paid for and which aren’t? Answers to all these questions can be found in this article.
When searching for a new employee, there are a lot of things that need to be done which go far beyond the mere application procedure. Before you can conduct job interviews and draw up contracts, for example, it is important to create job postings that are as accurate as possible for the jobs available. However, what actually distinguishes a job advertisement that is perfectly designed in terms of...
If several people or entities want to operate a commercial business together, their first step is finding a suitable legal form for their business. An interesting, common solution is a limited partnership. This is comprised of general partners, with unlimited liability, and limited partners, with limited liability. How is liability regulated amongst limited partners? What rights and obligations...
