| The challenge for your company or small business | | | | information? |
| imposed by company law are many and the | | | | 14. as a landlord, do I have to register with PIAB? |
| consequences are pretty severe for breaches of | | | | 15. what legal issues arise in franchising? |
| company law. | | | | 16. is the law applicable to an Irish franchise the |
| Penalties for breach of business law | | | | law of Ireland or the (probably) international |
| Many of the breaches of company law, which are | | | | franchisor? |
| provided for in the Companies Acts are not just | | | | 17. what law governs partnerships? |
| civil penalties, such as fines but many criminal | | | | Conclusion |
| penalties are provided for in the Companies acts. | | | | For any entrepreneur involved in small business in |
| It is clearly vital that if you are involved in small | | | | Ireland, including those who wish to work at |
| business then a good familiarity with the relevant | | | | home, a good working understanding of the main |
| law is very useful. | | | | provisions of commercial law as it impacts on |
| Business law issues and problems | | | | your small business is a very useful tool to have. |
| Some of the most common questions which | | | | You do not need to fully understand the ins and |
| occur in relation to company law and in Ireland | | | | outs of commercial law in Ireland; but to have a |
| include- | | | | good working knowledge will provide you with a |
| 1. how to set up a company | | | | huge asset in your skills inventory. It can also |
| 2. how to register a business name | | | | save you money. For example if you have a look |
| 3. how to register a patent or trade mark | | | | at the checklist on this site when you are |
| 4. what is the law surrounding insolvency | | | | considering buying a franchise in Ireland, you may |
| liquidation? | | | | well spot some issues that you can talk to your |
| 5. how can I recover a debt? | | | | future franchisor about BEFORE you go to your |
| 6. how do I wind up a company? | | | | legal professional. |
| 7. what law covers domain names and doing | | | | If you spot an issue that for you is a deal |
| business online? | | | | breaker and your future franchisor will not budge |
| 8. what business law covers copyright and data | | | | on, then you may save yourself a lot of time and |
| protection? | | | | money by recognising that at the outset. |
| 9. what is the situation covering redundancy and | | | | Business and company law is a crucial area for |
| unfair dismissal? | | | | any would be small business owner or |
| 10. what about health and safety at work? | | | | entrepreneur and a good understanding of how it |
| 11. what law covers the use on internet by | | | | impacts on your small business will leave you with |
| employees in the workplace? | | | | an edge over your small business rivals. |
| 12. what is 'passing off'? | | | | A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written |
| 13. what business law cover confidential | | | | on. |