Since the firm was founded in 1793 Stephens & Son LLP has been supporting local business. As in every walk of life business men and women have two stark choices; they can get it right before they do it or they can try and put the consequences right after they have done it.

Rest assured that getting it right beforehand is a tenth of the cost and a tenth of the trouble and ten times more likely to produce a satisfactory result.

Areas of expertise;

Partnership and company formation
Limited liability partnerships
Sale & purchase of businesses
Terms & conditions of trade
Employment advice, contracts and disputes
Joint ventures and shareholders' agreements
Debt & financial difficulties
Directors' and partners' responsibilities
Company winding up and partnership dissolution
Contract disputes and debt recovery


Links - Business
There are a number of other sources of information which you may find useful if you are in business and here are some helpful links;

Networking is an important marketing tool, especially for young, growing businesses where marketing spend is a critical issue. Stephens & Son is happy to support Business Network International. www.dickensbni.co.uk

For business support and advice visit your local Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber network has been strengthened by the creation of about 60 accredited Chambers across the whole of the UK.

The British Chambers of Commerce - www.britishchambers.org.uk

North Kent Chamber - www.northkentchamber.org

Company directors and secretaries undertake responsibilities to make sure that their companies comply with rules and regulations. Advice, publications and forms can be obtained from Companies House. The Data Protection Registrar also has a useful website where information and guidance can be obtained.

www.companieshouse.gov.uk

Data Protection Registrar - www.dpr.gov.uk

Patents, Trade Marks and Registered Designs are handled by the Trade Mark Registry whose website is worth a visit for anyone who needs to consider the protection of intellectual property rights. www.patent.gov.uk


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Tel: 01634 811444, Email: email@stephens-son.co.uk

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