Legal information
General
To get started, most businesses can rely on standard letters and agreements, modified to suit their own needs.
A book of '301 Legal Forms' by David Schmitz is available from W H Smith or through Amazon.
Terms and conditions
When selling goods or services on credit, it is important to define the terms and conditions under which they are being sold. This will include details of the product, when it will be provided, payment details and other issues
Standard terms and conditions which relate to the agreement.
Deed of Partnership
When setting up as a partnership it is necessary to set out the terms and conditions under which you will operate. This information will be contained in a 'Deed of Partnership' which would normally be drawn up by a solicitor.
If you prefer to do this yourself, there are standard templates available that you can modify to suit your requirements.
On-line partnership agreement. Cost £24.50
Leases
Before signing a lease for a property, it is important to have it checked out so that you are not committing yourself to problems in the future.
There is a standard voluntary Code of Practice available to download. It is worth checking whether your Landlord's lease complies with the Code.