Under the Companies Act 2006, a private company must have at least one director and a public company must have at least two. Directors have various roles and obligations and are responsible for the day-to-day running of a company. Directors can also be shareholders and/or [...]
Partnerships exist when two or more members work together with a view to make profit (i.e. in a business venture) and can exist without any formal documentation or registration. However, in a general Partnership such as this, the Partnership is not a separate legal entity, [...]
Shareholders are individuals or companies that hold the shares of the company and therefore have ownership of the company. Shares and shareholders exist for both Public and Private Limited Companies – this article will focus on Private Limited Companies. Shareholders can also be directors and/or employees [...]
Corporate financing is the process of managing a company’s funding and financial activities to support its operations, growth, and overall objectives. It involves obtaining and allocating financial resources to ensure the business can meet its obligations, invest in opportunities and achieve long-term success. In this [...]
A holding company is essentially a parent company that does not directly engage in business operations but instead holds the controlling stock or assets of other companies. Therefore, they do not produce any goods or services themselves, and often their main purpose is to deal [...]
With any purchase or sale of a business, there are many aspects to consider, such as the price for the business, the due diligence that should be undertaken, and whether it will be an Asset or Share sale. It is also essential to understand the [...]
Buying or selling a business is an exciting process but it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Good planning and preparation can help to ensure that the transaction runs smoothly and efficiently, with minimum disruption to the business. It is also important to [...]
If you are looking to expand your business and brand and are thinking about franchising as an option, there are a few things you should consider. This method of expansion requires careful planning and strict legal processes to become successful so it’s important to do [...]
Starting a business can be challenging and if you are looking to mitigate the risks involved when starting from scratch, franchising could be the right solution for you. Buying a franchise takes some of the guesswork out of opening a brand-new business because it provides [...]
Joint ventures are a business arrangement between two or more companies with the aim of reaching a specific goal without compromising their legal identities. This allows companies to share resources, knowledge, and risks and are a popular way to increase expansion, often into new markets, [...]
