Legal matters WORDS TRISH LESSLIE FIND YOURSELF A LEGAL EAGLE Knowing what's within the law is vital when starting a business, so seek professional legal advice from the off G etting your business off the ground is a thrilling time. It's an expensive one too, during which mounting costs often mirror a growing to-do list. With all the demands and excitement, hiring a solicitor may not have crossed your mind. Even if it has, you may have decided that engaging one ad hoc when issues and problems arise will meet your venture's needs and save you money. But skimping on legal advice at the outset can prove eye-wateringly expensive in the long run. Make a legal mistake now and you could be paying 85