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Here are five major areas Companies & businesses often get into legal trouble: Registration/Structure: Refusal to register a business early or the use of the wrong vehicle could lead to loss of opportunities and inability to implement scheduled plans.Intellectual Property: Not identifying and safeguarding Intellectual property until it is too late, resulting in financial losses… Continue reading FIVE MOST COMMON LEGAL MISTAKES BUSINESS OWNERS MAKE.

With many organizations resuming for the new year today, we thought we'd remind you to : 1. Sign/Renew your retainers – Lawyers, Accountants, Recruiters, etc. 2. Prepare and Audit Accounts for the just concluded financial year 3. Schedule your Board Meetings & Retreat/Advance – Appraise the immediate past & set goals for the future 4.… Continue reading HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

Passing off is said to occur where a person (individual or organization) seeks to profit from the reputation or goodwill of another more established person, brand or business. It is the use of a similar name or appearance to an existing business or brand, in a manner capable of causing cause deception or confusion to… Continue reading PASSING OFF – WHAT BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO KNOW.

We all agree that working without capital can be extremely challenging, and for many startups, downright impossible. As a founder or entrepreneur, you will find this article useful, particularly if you are currently seeking investor funds, or plan to do so in the near future. If you have started the fundraising journey, you may have… Continue reading FUNDING FOR YOUR STARTUP – DUE DILIGENCE MISTAKES & RED FLAGS

Every great business or undertaking starts with an idea - and from conception to execution, founders/business owners will need to engage people to create procedures and processes that will bring the vision to life. In addition to carrying out registration of all the relevant intellectual property, one of the most popular ways to protect your… Continue reading KEEPING YOUR SECRETS SECRET – WHAT, WHY, WHEN & HOW ?