Documents related to 'directors'
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Directors' duties summaryAll directors know that they have to abide by their duties when running their companies, but what exactly are they? Our summary explains them in turn. General statutory dutiesThe Companies Act 2006 specifies a director's genera... Read more
08 Jan 2019
How companies workSmall business owners are used to doing everything, from carrying out seemingly menial tasks to making complicated management decisions. If the business takes the form of a company, they must remember to keep their various roles sep... Read more
22 Aug 2022
How to discipline an employeeFrom time-to-time, you will need to discipline members of staff. There is a right and a wrong way of going about this. Use this checklist to ensure you do things the right way. ... Read more
20 Apr 2012
Shadow director checklistShadow directors can have as much influence over a company as properly appointed directors. What is a shadow director and what are the consequences of being one?What is a shadow director?The Companies Act 2006 defines a shado... Read more
24 Oct 2018
Appointment of directorsWill an offer to join the board made on the golf course suffice? What are the legal and other requirements?ProcessThe process for appointing a director is straightforward but appointing a pal on the golf course on the spur of ... Read more
18 Jan 2021
Board decisions checklistBoard decisions can be made in one of three ways: at a meeting, by written resolution or informally. Whatever method is used, use our checklist to make sure the decisions are valid.Decisions, decisionsBoard decisions are usua... Read more
02 Oct 2018
Shareholders' meetingsThanks to the popularity of written resolutions, shareholders' meetings are less common. However, they are still sometimes necessary. Use our summary to check that you follow the rules and ensure your company's decisions are valid.... Read more
18 Jan 2021
Memorandum and articles of associationAll limited companies have a memorandum and articles of association. Our model gives you a starting point that you can tailor to your company's needs. What's a memorandum?The memorandum simply states the subscrib... Read more
30 Jan 2018
Leavers and the exit interviewWhen you lose staff, make sure that any departure is handled as smoothly and as professionally as possible, including carrying out an exit interview.... Read more
19 Mar 2009
PreventionIn an ideal world you'd want to be paid on time by every customer. Of course, there's no guarantee that you will achieve this, but use this checklist as a precaution to ensure you are not saddled with having to chase up too many slow or non-p... Read more
13 Aug 2009
