TM Law Solicitor Terry Maylin provides an expert guide to the legal recourses open to freelancers and small businesses when all other options to resolve non-payment have been exhausted. As a freelancer, considering taking legal action against a non-paying client can be a daunting prospect. There’s often a delicate balancing act, especially with long-term customers.…
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An entertaining meeting with one new member induction, and then another (of sorts). Good quality 60-second presentations from all of the members, followed by an equally good referrals round.
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A review of our 8th year and announcement of the EBF member awards. What a fantastic 8 years it’s been.
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It was our eighth Birthday celebration and given the absences for half-term the attendance was excellent with 24 Members and 3 Visitors, one of whom is to become a Member.
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Our Valentines Day meeting had a 60 second round suitably themed and it contained both lovers joy and lovers lament. The joy is that it was a beautiful morning and there was a good turnout, 26 members and one visitor.
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If last week was dull miserable and wet; by contrast but in equal measure this week was windy, 60mph gusts were recorded and the QE2 Bridge was closed. No such closing for EBF, infact we had an excellent turnout of 26 members and 3 visitors
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On the coldest night/morning of the year it was minus 5 degrees when I set off for home. No brass monkey in attendance but it was cold enough. Despite the adverse conditions, 21 brave souls were in attendance with one visitor.
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At TM Law we are conscious of the perception that legal services are expensive. Accordingly we have a scheme whereby for a set fee of £150 +vat , we can see you in person, look at any documents you have and advise you ( and if simple enough) draft a letter for you. In a…
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4 out of every 5 UK small businesses are owed money, that’s a total of around £14bn in unpaid invoices. But what can be done to crack down on your firm’s late payment troubles? TM Law solicitor Aidan Squire explains why Non-Standard Terms and Conditions (in conjunction with a detailed invoice) have the power to…
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David Plumley was back after his holiday break and it was very very cold, -4.5c when I scraped my windscreen at 5.30.am. EBF are however of sterner stuff and there were 21 members present and one visitor.
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