With the new year upon us, there is no better time than now to plan and make sure your business is in top shape for 2023. Do you know how to do that? Well, first, it will certainly help to start the year with an organisational bang to protect your business.
The past few years have been challenging for everyone, starting with the pandemic and social distancing to the economic effects of the pandemic, such as inflation, as well as adopting new models of working. If you think, “Well, what else can go wrong?” let us tell you, you’d be surprised.
We want you to feel protected in the new year, which is why we’ve set out ways to protect your business in 2023. Ensure your business is in the best shape and survives the new year.
Contracts and policies
If you don’t have a contract or policies in place, now is the time. We’ve seen a sharp rise in the number of disputes we are dealing with on behalf of clients. Mainly around payments and termination and, some of which don’t have a written contract or any terms & conditions in place, which makes a dispute extremely difficult to deal with.
Some of the contracts and policies you can find on our website are:
- User Generated Contract (UGC)
- Virtual Assistant Agreement
- Work From Home Policy
- Digital Marketing T&Cs and Contract
- First Aid Policy and more.
It goes without saying that the best way to protect your business is to have these contracts and policies in place. Without them, you are risking hefty fines, reputational damage or closing down your business.
Starting out
Perhaps you are starting out. See our Startup Guide, a manual for startups or anyone looking for new business ideas. The guide includes information on anything related to starting out a business, including:
- Business insurance
- Accounting
- Taxes including IR35
- Formation
- Legal documents
- Intellectual property and more
Keep this guide handy and follow it to steer you in the right direction as you combat everything that starting out in business will throw at you. You will feel confident to start your business in 2023 and make sure it survives.
Legal advice
Are you confused about some legal matters of your business? Maybe you need a few legal terms cleared up in a contract, or you want to make sure you protect your business the best way you can.
Well, the good news is that you can book a consultation via the website. This virtual consultation is provided via Zoom, and you can seek legal advice for any issues regarding your business.
Just make sure to email us before making the purchase with the details of the issue you need advice on. It will help determine whether the area you require help in is within our expertise. You can also book a 30-minute consultation if you think you’d need more than 15 minutes.
Free resources
If you don’t feel like spending at all, you can check out our free resources and see if any will help. You will find helpful resources, including:
- 5 Top tips when starting out in business
- How to avoid distractions when working from home
- 7 GDPR things you should know about
- Our guide to 12 housekeeping suggestions for running your business and more.
Setting goals
The end of the year is when you also need to sit down and put those goals down on paper. There is no better time than now to plan for your business in 2023 and be ahead of the game.
In conclusion
We know that managing a small business can be difficult, which is why we’ve set out helpful ways to successfully manage and protect your business in the new year. With the right tools and legal advice, you will overcome challenges and help grow your business in 2023. Why not invest in one of our wall planners for the year ahead. This way you can have a visual prompt of all your business plans to keep you on track!