Ups with Impact Legal and Business Services
May 23, 2025 - May 23, 2025
On Thursday 8th May, Fashion-Enter Ltd welcomed creative entrepreneurs to an insightful online masterclass focused on the legal essentials of running a business. Hosted via Zoom, the session was introduced by FashionCapital / Fashion-Enter Ltd CEO Jenny Holloway, and featured guest speakers Kevin Withane and Nick Gould, Partners at Impact Lawyers.
With extensive backgrounds in both law and business, Kevin and Nick are passionate about supporting creative start-ups and giving back to emerging entrepreneurs. Their mission is to help founders navigate the often-complex legal landscape of launching and growing a business.
In this free one-hour session, they covered a wide range of topics, including:
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The importance of paper trails: Nick highlighted how even a simple note or email exchange can provide crucial legal protection, saving businesses time and money in the long run.
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The value of written contracts: Real-world examples illustrated how clear, written agreements benefit all parties and help avoid misunderstandings.
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Consumer Rights Act 2015: A reminder of the standard 30-day return policy and other key responsibilities businesses have toward customers.
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Intellectual property (IP): The session touched on key areas such as copyright, patents, and trademark protection, emphasising the importance of safeguarding your ideas.
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Setting up a company: Basic legal considerations when structuring a business.
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Funding and investment: An overview of how to attract investors and the common legal documents involved in raising capital.
The Q&A segment prompted a range of questions from attendees, including topics such as Sale or Return agreements, how to register a trademark, and the boundaries surrounding copyright.
Jenny acknowledged the strong interest in further support around business funding and investment and expressed a desire to host a follow-up session focused solely on helping small businesses prepare for investment opportunities.
Nick has kindly provided further information on the following: Paper Trails, Intellectual Property, Written Contracts and Rights When Selling to Consumers, please click on each PDF link to read:
Intellectual Property –why bother to look after it
Rights when you sell to consumers
A huge thank you to Kevin and Nick for sharing their time and expertise. Details of the next masterclass will be announced soon.
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