Ashley Gurr

Ashley Gurr is a commercial and business lawyer at LawBite. Ashley has over 15 years of experience in private practice helping SMEs and in-house for an international consultancy group advising on commercial contracts and multi-national utility giant in a contract strategy role.

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Renting commercial property? What to look for in your Lease Agreement

If you’re a small business owner looking to take on a new commercial lease agreement, you may be stepping into a world that you know little about. A business tenancy is very different to a residential tenancy, and it’s vital that you understand your rights and obligations before you sign on the dotted line, otherwise you could leave your business at risk.

Understanding remote working clauses and why you need them

Since the start of the pandemic, there’s been an enormous shift towards remote working. Working remotely has allowed many employees to eliminate their daily commute and, in turn, increase their quality of life.

Startup growth planning – How your customer database can become your secret weapon

As an owner of a growing business, you’ll no doubt be constantly generating ideas for new business and increased order volumes. In this ongoing quest, with many novel platforms and approaches coming to the fore, it may be easy to lose sight of more traditional routes to sales. 

Launching your startup vs. buying a small business

Are you considering starting a business but wondering if launching a startup or buying an existing small business is the right choice? While both options offer unique advantages and challenges, it’s essential to consider the legal implications of each decision.

Why Terms and Conditions matter – how to protect your startup

As a startup owner, you’ll likely have a lot on your plate. From managing finances and employees to marketing and sales, it can be easy to overlook the importance of having clear and comprehensive terms and conditions in place.

The art of the interview – how to recruit well for your start-up and stay on the right side of the law

When expanding your start-up business, a key phase will be recruiting the right individuals who fit your organisational culture and ambitions. 

Startup pre-launch legal checklist

If the time has come for you to launch your first startup business, you may not be entirely sure as to what legal aspects should be in place to ensure that your business is both legally compliant and on a sound footing to achieve your objectives.

Hiring freelancers vs employees – what is the best way to grow your startup?

If you’ve recently started a business and you’re now looking to grow, the time will soon come where you may look to expand your team and your collective skillset to improve your chances of success.  

 

How to ensure your startup is legally sound during a recession

With the news full of warnings of an upcoming UK recession, business owners throughout the country will be conscious of what this may mean for them and their businesses.