Philippa Sturt and Simon Walsh round-off series 1 with a much-needed discussion about Protecting Founder’s Interests. 

It’s easy for a Founder to overlook how much of their right they end up giving away to an investor when in the midst of trying to raise money to keep their business going. Philippa and Simon talk us through the common pitfalls they’ve seen and advise on how a Founder should best approach entering into an Investor agreement that is fair and protectional.

Expect to hear about Investor Veto Rights, Board Control, Share Transfers, Leaver Provisions, Drag Alongs plus more.

Audits is up next with Emma Crowley and Ian Phipps guiding us through the woods and telling us what an Audit exactly is, who needs one, how to prepare for it as well as discussing commonly made mistakes, the big concept of “Going Concerns” plus more. An essential guide for medium / large size businesses who may well need one at some point.

Immigration is up next on the Audio Quick Guides demystified by Juliet Oury and Simon Walsh. 

Alongside Dominic Frisby, the three discuss the practicalities and details of Immigration regulations for businesses wanting to set up or currently operating in the UK, paying particular attention to post-Brexit changes. They cover the multiple visa options on offer and how Tax should be correctly handled, right-to-work checks, business expansion requirements, and all subsequent immigration fees as well as addressing the effects on EU National spouses returning to the UK post-Brexit, plus more.