YOUR BUSINESS _ AUTUMN 2024 IN THE NAME OF THE LAW Legal mishaps can derail a business overnight. The golden rule? Seek advice right from the start Y ou have the ambition, the determination and the expertise in your chosen field of business - but how confident are you about the legal requirements facing SME owners? There's a gamut of costly pitfalls associated with starting and nurturing a new company. From HR obligations and safety laws, to structuring your business and understanding the rules affecting your premises, failure to keep your company within the law can lead to serious consequences. 109