Introduction to the Legal Requirements of Setting Up and Running a Business
14/01/2026 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Event Location: Beverley Enterprise Centre
Event Address: Beck View Road, BEVERLEY, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU17 0JT
Contact Telephone: 01482 391622
Contact Email Address: business.support@eastriding.gov.uk
Event Description
Introduction to the Legal Requirements of Setting Up and Running a Business
Wednesday 14 January, 13.30pm - 15.30pm (02 hours), Beverley Enterprise Centre
Get informed about your legal responsibilities from day one.
Grow your business with our series of practical, in-person workshops, designed to give you the essential skills and knowledge you need to succeed. These free sessions are open to businesses based in the East Riding of Yorkshire and are held at various locations across the region. Each workshop lasts between 2 to 3 hours and covers vital areas including Marketing, Finance, Legal Compliance, and Business Planning.
This workshop offers a clear overview of the legal framework and compliance issues involved in running a business. From choosing the right legal structure to understanding employer responsibilities, this session will help you stay compliant and confident.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
• Choose the most suitable legal structure for your business
• Identify required insurance, licenses or qualifications
• Understand key Health & Safety obligations
• Learn what’s involved in becoming an employer
• Consider data protection and GDPR compliance
• Understand basic consumer protection, IP and trademarks
• Know what must be included on business documents, websites and marketing materials
Looking to strengthen your business skills and knowledge? Make sure to book your place by contacting our Business Support Team on 01482 391622 or email business.support@eastriding.gov.uk
Photographs will be taken during this session to promote this workshop and the support offered by the Invest East Riding Service of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, HEY Growth Hub, and Invest Hull. These images may be used in social media, in printed and electronic promotion of our services and events and shared with our delivery partners (HEY Growth Hub and Invest Hull) for similar promotional purposes.
The images will be stored electronically on Council networks and may also be securely shared with our partners. All stored images will be reviewed annually to ensure they remain relevant and appropriate. Under the Data Protection Act 2018 / UK GDPR 2018, we require your consent to use your personal image for these purposes. If you do not wish to consent, please advise your Business Support Representative before the session starts.
These images will not be used for anything which may be viewed as negative in tone or that may cause offence, embarrassment, or distress. Images may also be used to validate that the session or support took place under our UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) requirements. These validation images will not be available to the general public but will be retained until at least 2035.
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