For many small businesses, legal support is something that is only considered when a problem arises—a contract gone wrong, a staff issue, or worse, a tribunal.
But what if the legal services you invest in could also become a valuable asset to your company’s growth?
At Tann Law Solicitors, we’ve reimagined how we support SME’s. Our SME Business Packages help businesses build a strong legal foundation that allows them to grow and expand confidently, knowing they are prepared for any changes or challenges that may come their way.
How Legal Support Can Also Encourage Business Growth
From data protection requirements to employment law changes, staying compliant while focusing on growth can feel overwhelming.
According to the Legal Services Board, 32% of small businesses experience a legal issue each year. Of these businesses, only a quarter sought professional help in response.
This could be for a wide variety of reasons, from the cost of legal support being off-putting to businesses, to businesses not knowing when they should be seeking legal support for a specific issue.
However, the truth is, working with a dedicated legal professional doesn’t just ensure you’re protected; it can create a competitive advantage for your business. Proactive legal support can help businesses:
- Close deals faster with confidence in their contractual terms.
- Attract and retain top talent with professional employment structures.
- Make strategic decisions with clarity about regulatory implications.
- Protect intellectual property and other valuable business assets.
- Scale operations without creating compliance gaps.
What To Consider For Business Expansion
Growing a small business involves making countless decisions that may seem minor but can have huge implications for the future. For example, the legal structure you choose now will significantly impact your future options for expansion, investment, and even exit, should you eventually make that decision.
If you want to expand your small business, check that you have:
- The Correct Business Structure
Is your current structure (sole trader, partnership, limited company) aligned with your growth goals? As revenue increases, the right structure becomes essential for tax efficiency and protection from liability - Shareholder and Partnership Agreements
Clear documentation of ownership rights, profit distribution, and decision-making authority prevents costly disputes down the road. - Intellectual Property Protection
As your brand gains value, proper trademark registration and IP agreements become even more important. - Commercial Contract Frameworks
Scalable contract templates that grow with your business prevent the need for constant legal revisions with each new client or supplier. - Governance and Compliance Systems
Structured approaches to regulatory requirements create efficiency as operations become more complex.
Our Gold and Platinum packages include these foundational elements, providing the legal infrastructure that supports sustainable growth rather than impedes it.
Sponsor Licenses: Could Your Business Benefit?
For forward-thinking SMEs, the ability to recruit international talent has become a critical competitive advantage for reasons such as:
- Global Talent Access: Businesses can tap into international skill pools to bring specialised expertise.
- Competitive Edge: Attract top-tier international talent that competitors without licenses cannot reach.
- Business Agility: Businesses can quickly address skills gaps when local recruitment cannot meet their specific needs.
- Improved Diversity: Enhance innovation and problem-solving with diverse perspectives and experiences.
However, without expert guidance, many SMEs either avoid international recruitment altogether, limiting their growth potential, or attempt to manage sponsor licenses internally, often leading to costly compliance failures.
The Real Costs of Sponsor License Missteps:
- Home Office Penalties: Fines up to £60,000 per non-compliant worker.
- License Suspension: Immediate halt to international hiring capabilities.
- Business Disruption: Loss of key personnel during enforcement actions.
- Future Restrictions: Difficulty obtaining licenses after compliance failures.
Beyond Traditional Legal Services: A Strategic Partnership for SMEs
What truly sets our SME packages apart is our approach to the client relationship. Unlike traditional legal services that wait for your call, our proactive support model includes:
Preventative Legal Support:
- Monthly legal updates keeping you informed of relevant changes
- Regular contract and policy reviews to identify potential issues
Business Growth:
- Strategic consultations on expansion plans
- Document templates that scale with your business
- Networking events connecting you with growth opportunities
Accessible Expertise:
- Direct access to specialist solicitors
- Fixed monthly costs for predictable budgeting
- Priority response times for urgent matters
This comprehensive approach transforms legal support from a cost center into a strategic advantage that directly contributes to business growth.
Traditional Legal Services vs. Tann Law’s SME Packages:
| Traditional Approach | Tann Law SME Packages |
| Reactive problem-solving | Proactive prevention |
| Unpredictable hourly billing | Fixed monthly investment |
| Single-issue focus | Comprehensive business support |
| Transaction-based relationship | A strategic partnership built on trust |
| Legal advice only | Practical implementation guidance |
Choosing the Right Package for You
Our tiered package structure allows businesses to select the level of legal support that precisely matches their current needs and growth objectives. Each package builds upon the previous level, creating a pathway that can evolve alongside your business.
Bronze Package: Sponsor License Support
Perfect for: Businesses focused on international recruitment and sponsor license compliance
The Bronze Package provides support for businesses employing or planning to employ international workers:
- Virtual consultation for sponsor licence issues.
- Virtual training courses for issues relating to sponsor licences.
- Virtual sponsor licence SMS support.
This package serves as an excellent entry point for businesses with specific immigration needs or those wanting to establish and properly utilise a sponsor license.
Silver Package: Essential Business Legal Support
Perfect for: Established businesses requiring day-to-day HR and employment law support
Building on the Bronze Package foundation, the Silver Package adds comprehensive employment and HR support:
- All Bronze Package sponsor license services.
- Expert employment contract reviews.
- HR consultation for workplace challenges.
- Support with grievance and disciplinary proceedings.
- Virtual consultation on employment law matters.
The Silver Package provides the essential legal infrastructure that small businesses need for smooth daily operations and proper staff management.
Gold Package: Strategic Growth Support
Perfect for: Businesses experiencing expansion, restructuring, or growing rapidly.
The Gold Package expands your legal support to address the wider challenges of business growth:
- All Silver Package employment and sponsor license services.
- Business formation and governance consultation.
- Shareholder and partnership dispute resolution.
- Debt recovery letter assistance
- Comprehensive legal document review services
- More flexible hours usage with monthly carryover (for one month).
This package is specifically designed for businesses in active growth phases that require broader legal support across multiple business functions.
Platinum Package: Comprehensive Legal Partnership
Perfect for: Established SMEs seeking a true legal partnership for long-term success
Our premium offering provides complete legal protection with relationship-building benefits:
- All Gold Package services and capabilities.
- Face-to-face consultations at our office.
- Proactive legal planning including Business Will and LPA.
- Monthly legal updates via email newsletter.
- Annual business networking events.
- Priority response times for urgent matters.
The Platinum Package transforms legal support from a service into a partnership, providing the comprehensive protection and proactive guidance that established businesses need for sustained success.
Each package includes clearly defined services with transparent pricing, allowing you to select the appropriate level of support that aligns with your current business stage and future growth objectives.
Take the Next Step
Tann Law’s SME Business Packages provide the legal foundation that empowers SME’s with the knowledge that knowing their legal affairs are proactively managed by experts who understand the challenges of business growth.
Ready to transform your approach to legal support?
Contact us to Discuss your specific business needs with our team.
Visit our SME Business Package Page to compare our service options and pricing.
Don’t wait for legal problems to find you. Partner with Tann Law to ensure you have trusted legal advice and protection always in place.