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Securing space: real estate
Posted: 27/03/2025
When your company reaches a certain size, it will need a dedicated space in which to do business. There are a number of different options available, depending on the business’s needs and your flexibility with location and costs. The four main models of commercial space available to a start-up are: long-term locations (freehold or long-term......>>
People power: getting the right people on board
Posted: 19/03/2025
Hiring staff is likely to be one of the first steps an early-stage company takes when it starts to scale-up. Many early-stage companies rely on their founders to launch their business, often without written terms in place. However, as workloads increase and you look for investment, employing more staff is likely to be high up the agenda......>>
Share incentives: fostering alignment and engagement
Posted: 21/01/2025
Funding has been raised, and the company is now in a position to take on employees. However, the cash has been raised for research and development and it is difficult to complete with large companies for employees when it is not possible to offer the same salaries. The first step should be to consider whether some form of participation......>>
Forging collaborations: the power of commercial agreements
Posted: 17/12/2024
Although not strictly intellectual property rights, trade secrets and other confidential information are an important means by which early-stage companies can gain a competitive advantage. Confidential information is protected without further formality by an enforceable equitable duty of confidence, but are more commonly protected by......>>
Intellectual property: the bedrock of innovation
Posted: 05/12/2024
Intellectual property (IP) is often the most valuable asset for early-stage companies, particularly those in the technology and life sciences sectors. IP rights not only provide legal protection for an innovation but can also help establish brand identity and be used as collateral to secure financing. IP does not just mean patents but also includes copyright......>>

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