People who have read Ayn Rand’s classic ode to capitalism Atlas Shrugged tend to fall into two camps – those who think it is a prediction of dystopian horror that the world could face if corporations are not kept under control, and those who believe it is a sacred treatise that could save the world […]
Buying luxury timepieces to sell it for a profit at some point in the future is undoubtedly a smart investment. And fortunately, the demand for high-end watches has never been greater. In 2016, Britain was the eighth largest market worldwide for luxury watches[1]. Since 2010, the value of Swiss watch exports sent to the UK […]
Many people dream of purchasing a sparkling new-build home, free from any trace of the lives of previous occupants. Buying a new-build means that nothing has been touched by anyone except builders and it can be designed and finished to your specification. There are many advantages to buying a new-build home; for example, there are […]
Domain names are a considerable business asset in today’s digital world. Therefore, disputes can be costly, requiring expert legal advice and representation. If you are in any doubt as to the value of popular domain names, consider the following: In 2010, fb.com was acquired by Facebook for $US8.5 million from the American Farm Bureau Federation. […]
There are over 180,000 charities in England and Wales[1], which endeavour to benefit various sectors of society in unique ways. But the one thing they all have in common is they rely on the dedication, experience, time and effort of committed charity trustees. This article gives a brief picture of what a charity trustee is, […]
Commercial contract breaches can result in one party having to pay a vast sum of money to another, as compensation for the breach. The financial ramifications can affect not only the signatories, but other entities reliant upon them. As a result, there are many rules and regulations that govern the formation and enforceability of contracts. […]
Intellectual Property (IP) rights are there to protect you, your company, your brand and your image. IP rights and intangible assets can account for up to 80% of a company’s value[1] yet we don’t seem to value these rights highly enough to protect them properly. IP infringements should be taken seriously by businesses; however, many don’t […]
There is no doubt that the UK has a simple and straightforward process for setting up a company. According to current World Bank economy rankings, the UK is the 7th easiest country in the world to do business and the 16th most start-up friendly nation[1]. To add to the comfort that entrepreneurs feel when launching […]
Derek Bennett 67, spent 50 years as a stonemason, a job requiring deep levels of skill and expertise. Today, he suffers from an industrial disease known as silicosis, linked to his repeated exposure to dangerous dust particles throughout his working life. He was recently awarded an undisclosed settlement from his employers after bringing a personal […]
