Stage 4

running your business

starting a business is just the beginning.

To maintain momentum and ensure ongoing success, staying on top of your business’ legal needs is essential. This means covering the basics, such as getting customers to sign written terms of trade before providing goods and following up on payments when they are due. By doing this, you’ll set your business up for success.

Take our Running a Business Risk Assessment to ensure you’ve covered all the bases.

what’s next?

A formal letter to respond to a lawyer or debt collector’s demand for payment. In this letter, you can contest the request for payment by outlining the issues you have with the debt.

Good governance is essential for the success and sustainability of any business. View our Guide to Good Governance which was created by our experts.

good governance

GUIDE

letter of
denial

A formal letter to advise your customer that they need to pay their debt by a certain date or you will begin a formal debt collection process with a collection agency or lawyer

Having clear terms of trade in place is essential for any business that wants to protect itself and its customers, and to build a solid foundation for growth and success.

terms of trade

PREMIUM DOCUMENT

letter of
demand

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Can we help?

If you have any questions about the process of starting a business, or if you’re unsure whether you need a customised version of our documents, get in touch and we can help you figure out your legal needs.