Welcome to Edition 40, as this newsletter comfortably eases into middle age. What exciting news do I have for you this month? Firstly, evidence that there is such a thing as a f*r*e*e lunch, as we run another f*r*e*e “Wills for the over 75s week”. So if you have any friends or family who are over 75 and who need a new or updated will, see below for a genuine no strings offer. What else – congratulations to me (see below), our exciting new franchising microsite (you did know we are franchise specialists, didn't you?), handy tips on subletting commercial premises and why flexibility is such a powerful staff motivator. If there's anything else you need, please don't hesitate to contact me. Kind regards,
Tim Bishop
Email: tim.bishop@bishopslaw.com
Telephone: 01722 422300 For You. Your Business. On Time. On Budget. | 
We are please to announce that our very own Tim Bishop was appointed Honorary Solicitor for the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce and Industry at their AGM. It is also their centenary year, and lots is planned. 
Are you, or your clients, thinking about setting up a franchise or buying into one? Or do you know someone who is potentially involved in a franchising dispute? If the answer is yes then you need to make sure you talk to a solicitor specialising in the field.
Subletting of commercial property is a complicated area. If you rent a commercial property, and are about to sublet it or assign the lease, or if you are a tenant of a subletted premises, it’s possible that you are not fully aware of all your rights and all the problems that could arise. Here are some useful tips to help you get things straight.
We've just come across an interesting survey from leading accountants Price Waterhouse Cooper, about which of their work-related benefits staff valued most highly. Surprisingly, the most popular basis had nothing to do with money – 47% of those surveyed replied that flexible working arrangements were of most value to them.
A handy hint from us – the rules from Companies House require that accounts filed with them must be on white paper and in black typescript or handwritten black ink... 
