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    Startup Company in need of contract / agreement for manufacturer

    Hi All We are about to place a production order with a UK based manufacturer for the first time. Up until now they have been producing samples and working closely with us on R&D. We will need to put in place a contract with this order which nails down all of the key requirements (many of...
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    Product Liability Insurance for Startup Physical Product Company

    Hi All We are a startup and finding it tricky to find product liability insurance product which is separate from other forms of business insurance (such as premises) etc. Can anyone recommend a UK broker? Thanks Henrik
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    Help with Exhibition Booth

    Modest ideally is ideally around £1,000 and we will want both design and production.
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    Help with Exhibition Booth

    Hi All We are startup product company doing a small exhibition show (trade + public) in a few weeks where we have a booth (size 2.5m x 3.5m). We have a modest budget but want someone who can help us come up with a simple but engaging design. Show is in 6 weeks so need to get moving on this...
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    UK Business owned by non-UK resident

    Hi All Can anyone point to any helpful resources for those contemplating establishing a UK based business but who are non-UK residents for tax purposes (US Resident). Any specific issues to look out for or opportunities to create more tax advantageous structures would be very helpful. Thanks...
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    Another company incorporated with almost identical name

    Hi When I checked companies house earlier today I noticed that a company has incorporated with an 'almost' identical company name just a couple of months after we incorporated. Our company name is central to our brand and we already have secured the trademark, URLs etc. I am amazed that...
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    Using Registered Trademark Overseas

    Hi All I have a trademark UK registered trademark for my company logo. I therefore use the ® sign next to my logo on the website, collateral etc. I am shortly going to start marketing my product in the USA and EU. I presume but have not yet applied for a US or EU trademark but am in the process...
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    Business model template for a startup manufacturing company?

    Hi All Any suggestions of where I can find a good business model template for a startup manufacturing company - ideally in excel. Thanks Henrik
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    Issues with registering previously expired trademark

    Hi All I am interested in reviving a UK brand that manufactured items from 1900-1950s. The company has ceased to exist since that time. However someone had the trademark for the name and logo until approx. 3 years ago when it expired. Nothing seems to have been done since. They had the...
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    Enforcing a Bank Guarantee - how long

    The original question related to the time it typically takes from the point of the bank threatening to bring an action to when it gets to court - albeit obviously very few cases ever get that far.
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    Enforcing a Bank Guarantee - how long

    All How long does it typically take for a case to be brought in court for a bank to try and enforce a personal guarantee on a company bank loan? Thanks Henrik
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    Bank Guarantee

    Hi Is it possible for the five partners in my firm to make a private side agreement that is legally binding in relation to a request from our bank to put in place personal guarantees relating to our credit facility. The bank requires the partners to all be all jointly and severally liable but...