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Business start-up
Everything you need to know when starting up a business including choosing a business structure, Partnership agreements, Shareholders agreements and Non-disclosure agreements.
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Privacy policy for a website
Take a lookUse this document to create a privacy policy for your website. The purpose of such a policy is to stipulate the types of personal data that your website stores and how this information is used. The document covers all the key data protection issues inherent in running a website.
Terms & conditions (pack)
Take a lookThis pack is intended for start-up businesses that are planning on offering services over the internet. It includes suitable terms and conditions for both a website selling consumer goods and services, and for the reverse of a goods invoice. It also includes a suitable privacy policy for a website.
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Debts & debt recovery
Information and documents pertaining to debt and debt recovery including Debt recovery, Promissory notes, Powers of attorney, Assignments of debt and more.
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Debt collection letters for unpaid invoices
Take a lookUse this document to create two letters demanding payment for an overdue invoice. The first letter is an initial letter demanding payment for an overdue invoice, whilst the second letter is to be used as a letter before action if there is no response to the first letter. If payment is not made following the second letter, you should take your claim to court using Form N1 or using MoneyClaim online. This document is for use only in England, Wales or Scotland.
Acknowledgement of debt
Take a lookWhen signed, this document will acknowledge the debt that is owed by one person to another, the reason why the debt arose and the amount owed.
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Ecommerce
Running a website including Terms and Conditions, Privacy policies, Domain transfers and more
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Privacy policy for a website
Take a lookUse this document to create a privacy policy for your website. The purpose of such a policy is to stipulate the types of personal data that your website stores and how this information is used. The document covers all the key data protection issues inherent in running a website.
Terms & conditions (pack)
Take a lookThis pack is intended for start-up businesses that are planning on offering services over the internet. It includes suitable terms and conditions for both a website selling consumer goods and services, and for the reverse of a goods invoice. It also includes a suitable privacy policy for a website.
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Employment
Information and documents helping you deal with and manage a range of employment issues including Employee rights, Discipline and dismissal, Employment agreements, Employee handbooks and much more.
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Employment agreement
Take a lookEmployers should use this employment agreement when taking on new members of staff. This agreement must be given to the employee within two months of starting
Employee handbook
Take a lookUse this 'Employee handbook' to set out all the non-contractual issues relating to employment, including key administrative procedures. By doing so, and by complying with the policies and procedures set out within it, you will minimise the risk of potential employee lawsuits.
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Health & safety
Helping you comply with Health and safety legislation, including Health and safety policy and various risk assessment documents. Complying with health and safety legislation is compulsory, but the complexity of the law can be daunting and non-compliance can result in heavy fines.
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Health and safety compliance review and policy creator
Take a lookThis product enables you to prepare and document the compliance of your business with all relevant health and safety legislation. It does this by walking you through all the issues that you need to address - registration, insurance, risk analysis, risk minimisation, training, etc.
Fire risk review checklist
Take a lookUse this document to complete the first stage of a fire risk assessment as is required under fire safety legislation. It will assist you to undertake a thorough inspection of the workplace and review of existing procedures.
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Intellectual property
In the same way that you own physical property, you can also protect things you can't touch, such as your business's name, text, ideas and software - your intellectual property (IP).
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Mutual non-disclosure agreement
Take a lookThis document produces a mutual non-disclosure agreement (mutual NDA) which allows two parties to protect confidential information when they are negotiating a joint venture.
Non-disclosure agreement
Take a lookThis document produces an agreement which allows one party (the discloser) to reveal to the other (the recipient) information which the discloser considers to be confidential.
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Property
Information and documents helping you manage commercial and residential property including short and medium term lease agreements, Possession due to arrears and more. With our services, we can help landlords prepare leases and licences for their commercial property, as well as making it easier for them to rent and manage their residential property.
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Residential and assured shorthold tenancy agreement
Take a lookThis document should be used by landlords of a residential property to create a fixed-term assured shorthold tenancy agreement.
Landlord's demand for rent
Take a lookThis document is suitable for use by a landlord of business or residential property to request the payment of rent due from the tenant under the terms of the tenancy.
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Purchase & sales agreements
information and documents relating to purchase and sales including UK and International sales agreements, Agency agreements, Distribution agreements and much more.
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Sale of goods contract
Take a lookThis document is for the sale of goods by a private individual (a person not acting in the course of business) to another private individual or a business. It is not suitable for use by a business.
Agreement for the supply of goods (non-retail)
Take a lookUse this document to create an agreement for selling goods to another trade party. This document cannot be used by anyone selling to consumers (i.e. persons not acting in the ordinary course of business).