Legal assistance for entrepreneurs

Why you need legal assistance

Every entrepreneur needs advice. You know your own profession well - hence your independent status - but that doesn't necessarily mean that you are passionate about everything involved in running a business: 

• Project management 
• Contracts and other legal documents 
• Personnel management 
• Accounting 
• Legal obligations 
• … 

More than enough factors that are best left to other experts. Meaning that you don't need to figure out all the minor details yourself, and, as an entrepreneur, can rely on expert advice for all your questions. 

And that is where Securex comes in. We have in-house specialists for various sectors. Not only does this save you time, but you also know that the advice you receive is tailored and reliable. Contracts? Our legal experts draft them for you. Training courses? You can count on our Academy. 

Watertight legal documents 

The value of watertight legal documents is inestimable. They may seem like a future labour and expense, but they are essential from the outset. 

It is true that, if all goes well, you will rarely need to rely on them, but they protect you, your company and your employees when the unexpected occurs. They also contribute to your professional image as a company. 

It is therefore vital to have legal documents drawn up or at least checked by legal professionals. This gives you the assurance of 360° protection.

As an entrepreneur, these are some of the most important legal documents you will need: 

• General terms and conditions: the rules of engagement between you as an entrepreneur and your customers, including agreements on price, payment method, additional costs, delivery, warranty, liability non-fulfilment and much more.
• Partnership agreements: establish things such as shared responsibilities and termination for entrepreneurs who develop an activity on an equal footing.
• Service agreements or Service Level Agreements (SLAs): clarify, among other things, the services you provide and what your customer can expect of them.
• Memorandum and articles of association (company): establish all agreements within your company.

Register your trademark

Registering your trademark is a crucial step for your business and it is best to get it right from the start. The application itself comes at a cost, regardless of whether organisations such as the Benelux-Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) approve your application. 

It is also advisable to provide evidence that your trademark is distinctive. You can protect the following items: 

• Name 
• Logo 
• Domain name 

Want more certainty? Find out what is involved in trademark registration and why it would be wise to consult an expert.

Legal obligations for all websites

Not just web shops, but all websites and social media have legal obligations. Besides GDPR for privacy protection, you will need to include your business details and general terms and conditions. 

There are also industry-specific obligations. Liberal professions, for example, are officially regulated. For that reason, you will need to mention the licences and overarching authorities. 

You should, therefore, be aware of the value of specialised business advice. In other words, many legal issues can be prevented with specialised advice.