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Navigating the 2023 Updates to R&D Tax Relief Schemes: A Guide for Companies

February 6, 2023

Valentina Golubovic

Valentina Golubovic

Navigating the 2023 Updates to R&D Tax Relief Schemes

This article aims to help UK companies and startups understand what R&D tax relief is, what qualifies for an R&D claim and the R&D tax credit claim process.

Marketing budget for startups

May 23, 2023

Daisy Warner

Daisy Warner

Marketing budget for startups: Best practises and mistakes

This article looks at what a startup needs to consider when allocating its marketing budget, best practices and some common mistakes.

Hiring For A Startup: Strategies For Scaling and Success

March 31, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

Hiring For A Startup: Strategies For Scaling and Success

Tips and best practises for developing and executing successful hiring strategies for startups, the right candidates to hire, and streamlining with Legislate.

When To Hire An Employee Vs Consultant (Quick Guide)

April 8, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

When To Hire An Employee Vs Consultant (Quick Guide)

Key considerations to help you determine whether you need to hire employees or consultants for your startup business.

How to Prepare a Data Room for Your Funding Round

April 17, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

How to Prepare a Data Room for Your Funding Round

This article will explain what a data room is, what to include in your data room as well as way to organise it.

6 questions to ask potential investors before your next funding round

February 6, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

6 questions to ask potential investors before you fundraise

Asking investors questions can help the CEO gain valuable insights into the potential investor's perspective and better prepare for the funding round.

Companies House: Registration, services and login

February 2, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

An introduction to Companies House for entrepreneurs

What Companies House is, how to incorporate a business and issue new shares for your new small business in the UK.

How to stand out in the London tech startup scene

June 7, 2023

Daisy Warner

Daisy Warner

6 ways to make a tech startup stand out in London

This article looks at ways tech startups can stand out in London including creating a USP, defining and revising the ICP, and staying connected with a network.

How To Find Investors For Your Startup

April 14, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

How To Find Investors For Your Startup and Land the Deal

This article provides 10 ways in which you can find investors for your startup and the preparation required to ensure you secure funding.

How to register as an employer in the UK

February 6, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

How to register as an employer in the UK

This article provides an overview of the key steps you will need to complete before and after hiring an employee.

Hiring a CTO: Role overview, required skills, and when and how to hire

July 14, 2023

Daisy Warner

Daisy Warner

What to know about hiring a CTO for a startup: When and how

This article looks at what a CTO does, the required skills, when to hire a CTO for a startup and how the hiring process works.

How startups can benefit from contract management software

June 12, 2023

Daisy Warner

Daisy Warner

7 benefits of contract management software for startups

Learn more about why startups do not usually implement this software early on and the benefits of automating the contract management process for a startup.

IP Basics for Startup Founders: Understanding Trademarks, Patents, and Copyright

February 6, 2023

Catherine Boxall

Catherine Boxall

IP Basics for Startup Founders: understanding the basics

New founders will be conscious to ensure their new ideas are protected whilst they develop their ideas and market them.

9 types of contracts for a startup and how to manage them

July 14, 2023

Daisy Warner

Daisy Warner

What types of contracts do startups need and how to manage?

This article looks at the different types of contracts a startup founder will require and how they can manage them all in one centralised place.

The 6 key questions investors ask startups before investing

February 6, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

6 key questions investors ask startups before investing

Understanding these 6 key questions investors ask startup founders is crucial for entrepreneurs seeking investment.

Companies House: Key services and the value they bring to businesses

February 6, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

5 things you can do with Companies House

Companies House provides a set of tools for small business owners and the general public. Find out what they are and how to use them.

A brief introduction to Disclaimers

February 16, 2023

Alex Delipallas-O'Donnell

Alex Delipallas-O'Donnell

Exploring the Importance of Disclaimers

This article explains how disclaimers are an effective means of protecting your company against liabilities arising out of user or third-party risk.

An Introduction to Venture Capital

April 12, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

An Introduction to Venture Capital and How it Works

This article delves into the world of venture capital as well as outlining the difference between venture capital and private equity investors.

Limited company shares explained

February 3, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

What limited company shares are and how to issue them

This article has explained what company shares are, the different types of share types and classes as well as how to issue company shares.

How to value a startup

May 15, 2023

Daisy Warner

Daisy Warner

Valuing a startup: How to, common errors, and methods

This article looks at different ways to value a startup in the early stages, some common mistakes when valuing a startup and valuation methods.

An introduction to EMI schemes for startups

February 3, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

An introduction to EMI schemes for startups

The article explains how to grant share options, how employees can exercise their options and the overall management of your EMI scheme.

An Introduction to Salary Benchmarking

April 24, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

What is Salary Benchmarking and How it Works

What is salary bench marking, why it is important and a guide to implementing salary bench marking in your company.

An Introduction to Employee Share Option Schemes in the UK

April 24, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

An Introduction to Employee Share Option Schemes in the UK

Read this article to find out how employee share ownership works, different types of schemes available and why you should implement such a scheme.

Best Practices for a Successful Induction

April 17, 2023

Charles Brecque

Charles Brecque

Best Practices for a Successful Induction

This article will explain what exactly an employee induction is‍ and the 10 best practices for an induction that’ll set your new employee up for success.

Sewing the seeds for ABC: A funding guide for startups

February 3, 2023

Catherine Boxall

Catherine Boxall

Sewing the seeds for ABC: A funding guide for startups

A company will typically go through a series of funding rounds, starting with pre-seed or seed investment and ending with series C funding.

If you received a contract to sign today, what would impress you?

February 6, 2023

Valentina Golubovic

Valentina Golubovic

The 5 ingredients of an impressive contract

The closing question we ask all our guests is what would impress them if they received a contract to sign. Read their answers in this article.

A guide to company records in the UK

February 6, 2023

Catherine Boxall

Catherine Boxall

Everything you need to know about company records in the UK

Under the Companies Act 2006, company records are defined as any index, register, agreement, accounting record, minute, memorandum or other documents.

Mutual NDA: Explained

February 6, 2023

Valentina Golubovic

Valentina Golubovic

Mutual NDAs: what they are and how to create one

This article explains what a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is and the different types of NDAs to choose the right one for your industry and projects.

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Unlocking talent with Joe Seddon, CEO & co-founder of Zero Gravity: revolutionising education access

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June 20, 2023

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Fostering company culture and teamwork in remote work environments with Matt Willmot CEO of Human Made

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How Human Made is helping businesses thrive using the open web.

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Fostering company culture and teamwork in remote work environments with Matt Willmot CEO of Human Made

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How Moonpig's greeting cards came to life with Caspar Thykier, CEO & co-founder of Zappar

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Caspar Thykier, CEO of Zappar, talks about democratising augmented reality and mixed reality in various industries.

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April 18, 2023

How Moonpig's greeting cards came to life with Caspar Thykier, CEO & co-founder of Zappar

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How to become a conscious investor with Liall, co-founder of Etcho

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Understand the impact of your investments with Liall, co-founder of Etcho

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March 25, 2023

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Helping folks get away from the Amazon Prime culture with Rich Woolley, founder and CEO of paperclip

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Legislate meets Rich Woolley, founder and CEO of Paperclip

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April 23, 2023

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Legislate meets David Biren, co-founder at STPL, a men's basic clothing brand

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March 25, 2023

How to build an ethical clothing brand with David Biren, co-founder of STPL

Legislate meets David Biren, co-founder at STPL, a men's basic clothing brand

Why every founder should book a plane ticket to Silicon Valley. A conversation with Dan Swygart, founder, entrepreneur, board advisor and mentor.

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Legislate meets Dan Swygart, founder, entrepreneur, board advisor and guest speaker on entrepreneurship and raising investment

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March 25, 2023

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Legislate meets BoxxDocks the company designing sustainable, carbon-conscious logistics and containerisation solutions

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Dynamic shipping solutions with James Della Valle, co-founder of BoxxDocks

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March 25, 2023

Legislate meets BoxxDocks the company designing sustainable, carbon-conscious logistics and containerisation solutions

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Legislate meets Always Create, a community and platform for freelance creatives

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Legislate meets Christina Banjo, founder of Always Create, a community and platform for freelancers

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March 25, 2023

Legislate meets Always Create, a community and platform for freelance creatives

Legislate meets Christina Banjo, founder of Always Create, a community and platform for freelancers

Legislate meets Charlie Rosier from Babbu, the world's first digital nursery

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Legislate meets Charlie Rosier, co-founder of Babbu, a platform which gives parents the tools to run a nursery

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May 7, 2023

Legislate meets Charlie Rosier from Babbu, the world's first digital nursery

Legislate meets Charlie Rosier, co-founder of Babbu, a platform which gives parents the tools to run a nursery

Legislate meets George Wade from Zevero, taking the drudgery out of carbon accounting

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Helping companies manage their carbon emissions with George Wade, co-founder of Zevero

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April 7, 2023

Legislate meets George Wade from Zevero, taking the drudgery out of carbon accounting

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Legislate meets Rich Simmonds from Orthoson, a novel ultrasound based treatment for lower back pain

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Legislate meets Rich Simmonds, CEO of Orthoson

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March 25, 2023

Legislate meets Rich Simmonds from Orthoson, a novel ultrasound based treatment for lower back pain

Legislate meets Rich Simmonds, CEO of Orthoson

Legislate meets Gabrielle Bourret-Sicotte from Greenr

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Legislate meets Gabrielle Bourret-Sicotte, co-founder of Greenr, a climate-focused lifestyle app

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March 25, 2023

Legislate meets Gabrielle Bourret-Sicotte from Greenr

Legislate meets Gabrielle Bourret-Sicotte, co-founder of Greenr, a climate-focused lifestyle app

Legislate meets Mikesh Udani from Albus Health

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Legislate meets Mikesh Udani, co-founder and CEO of Albus Health

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March 25, 2023

Legislate meets Mikesh Udani from Albus Health

Legislate meets Mikesh Udani, co-founder and CEO of Albus Health

Legislate meets James Owusu from Checkboard

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Legislate interviews James Owusu, founder and CEO of Checkboard

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April 1, 2023

Legislate meets James Owusu from Checkboard

Legislate interviews James Owusu, founder and CEO of Checkboard