Marlborough Living Jul - Aug 2021

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It’s not only Coronavirus that can cause devastation to a business...
Our client’s business began many years ago as a small-hold farm
run by a married couple, which flourished into a thriving family
business involving extended family and employees. The business
had managed to weather the storms of the economic fall-out,
recent global events and many recessions.
The couple are now sadly separated.
Every decision was made together - until now.
The present relationship breakdown threatens closure of the
business because neither of them can agree how to move it
forward. This is an example of many collaborations that hinge on
good relationships when everyone pulls together.
It’s taken six months to accept that the business must be sold
if terms aren’t agreed and each day delayed causes long-term
economic damage.
We all know that disagreement is inevitable in any working and
personal relationship. Outright warfare can result from those
relationships turning sour and particularly when self-interest
takes priority.
Often it’s how we prepare for these times that saves the business
from economic and personal lockdown. Decisions often need to
be taken urgently with a cool head.
The right provisions and the right legal written agreement for your
business can, and often do, direct the way ahead.
Depending on which article you read, the economy will thrive as
we emerge from the isolation of national lockdown.
The time is always right to review your business needs.
We recommend you:
• Hold frank discussions about those eventualities to prevent
uncomfortable conversations later
• Agree steps to take in any buy-out, retirement, sale of part
and how to mediate or arbitrate when tensions rise
• Agree time-frames for talks to steer the storms whenever
they arise
• Plan for succession planning
Relationship breakdown or divorce is hard enough and the family
business needs to keep going at this time for the sake of the
whole family. The right relationship lawyer will discuss how any
break-up won’t mean financial ruin.
Speak to a business-minded lawyer about drawing up the right
agreement to suit your SME. We can help with frank talks on
succession planning too.
Contact Amba Chawla for a focused chat by telephone or get
in touch using the email address below:
The Merriman Partnership
107 High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LN
T: 01672 515846 | F: 01672 515871 | Email: law@tmp.uk.net
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Are you
struggling to hear
or experiencing
ear pain or muffled
sound or finding
it tiring to hold a
conversation?
As a qualified ear practitioner I offer ear wax removal
using the micro suction technique, In the comfort of your
own home.
Wax can give you up to a forty decibel loss in hearing
when the auditory canal is badly impacted. Known as a
conductive loss of hearing, impacted wax can stop sound
waves from entering through to the eardrum. It makes
sounds muffled and can also make it hard to follow a
conversation.
It is so important to keep good hearing health as this
also helps prevent against cognitive decline. I also work
in partnership with an independent company of private
audiologists ‘Diamond Hearing Services’ who can assess
your hearing and give you independent advice on a
number of quality leading brands of hearing aids that can
be tailored to your needs.
If you experience sudden onset of hearing loss,
especially in one ear it is important to book an urgent
appointment with your GP for further investigation.
Please don’t hesitate to call me and book a home visit:
Call 07943 562 003
Penelope Harrison is a fully insured Member of the
BSHAA. £85.00 for home visit inclusive of micro suction.
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