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Creating a lawful sickness absence policy for your UK startup

19 September 2026

A practical guide to setting up a fair, lawful sickness absence policy for small UK startups, covering fit notes, SSP, and return to work chats.

Service agreements for UK startups: a practical guide

16 September 2026

What a service agreement is, which clauses matter most for a small business, and how to draft one that protects both your startup and your client relationship.

Understanding term sheets for UK startup fundraising: a practical guide for founders

10 September 2026

A plain-English walkthrough of the key terms in a typical VC or angel term sheet, so you can approach fundraising conversations with confidence (but always consult a solicitor).

Preparing your startup’s document hub for investor due diligence: a practical guide

9 September 2026

Get your startup’s paperwork in order before investors ask, with a practical list of the documents typically requested during due diligence and how to organise them.

Your startup’s option scheme: the paperwork sequence that actually works

7 September 2026

A straightforward walk through the key documents and steps for setting up an employee share option scheme in a UK startup, from board approval to grant letters.

Filing your small UK startup’s annual accounts: a practical guide

6 September 2026

A plain-English walkthrough to help startup founders prepare and file their annual accounts on time, covering micro-entity rules, deadlines, and joint filing with Companies House and HMRC.

How to set up a leaver process to protect your startup’s data and documents

5 September 2026

A practical guide for UK startup founders on building a simple offboarding workflow to secure company documents, data, and accounts when someone leaves.

Writing a data retention policy for your startup: a practical guide

4 September 2026

A clear data retention policy helps your startup comply with UK GDPR, reduces storage costs, and simplifies responses to subject access requests. Here is what to include and how to set practical retention periods.

How to run an effective monthly compliance review for your startup

3 September 2026

A simple, structured approach to reviewing your startup's legal and regulatory paperwork so nothing slips through the cracks.

How to prepare and file your UK startup’s confirmation statement

2 September 2026

A plain-English walkthrough for startup founders on the confirmation statement’s purpose, what information to check, and how to file it on time.

Running a lawful redundancy process in a small UK startup

30 August 2026

A plain-English walkthrough of the legal and practical steps for carrying out a fair redundancy process when your startup needs to restructure.

Creating your startup’s staff handbook: a practical guide for founders

29 August 2026

A simple guide to drafting a staff handbook for your UK startup, covering the essential policies your team needs and how to keep them practical and compliant.

Shareholder agreements for UK startups: a practical guide

28 August 2026

What a shareholder agreement covers, why your startup needs one beyond its articles, and which clauses matter most for early-stage UK companies.

Cap table basics for UK startup founders

26 August 2026

A practical walkthrough of what a UK startup cap table is, why it matters, and how to keep it accurate from day one.

How to run your first board meeting and keep proper minutes for your UK startup

22 August 2026

A practical walkthrough for UK startup founders on running board meetings and keeping minutes that meet legal requirements, without the jargon.

International data transfers for UK startups: what you need to know after Brexit

20 August 2026

A practical look at how UK startups can lawfully transfer personal data overseas, from adequacy decisions to standard contractual clauses.

Consultant agreements for UK startups: getting freelance expertise on paper properly

19 August 2026

How to put a consultant agreement in place that protects your startup’s IP, clarifies status, and avoids costly misunderstandings with external experts.

Cookie consent on your startup’s website: a simple compliance guide

17 August 2026

A plain English walkthrough of cookie consent rules for UK startups, covering what triggers the requirement, how to build a compliant banner, and practical record-keeping steps.

Data breach response: a practical checklist for UK startups

15 August 2026

A plain English checklist for what to do when personal data is lost, leaked or accessed without permission in your UK startup.

Understanding company secretarial duties for UK startups

13 August 2026

A practical guide to company secretarial tasks and documents required for UK startups to stay compliant with Companies House.

Drafting Effective Terms and Conditions for Your Startup's Website

8 August 2026

A practical guide to creating and maintaining terms and conditions for your startup's website or app, covering key clauses and compliance considerations.