Assignment Task: 2,500 word Written Report 

(i) Advise a couple setting up a retail business what advantages and disadvantages they may encounter with an unincorporated business structure and explain the consequences of incorporating their business.

(ii) The Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010) imposes responsibilities on employers in respect of their employees and their employment contracts. Assess the potential consequences for managers and directors where the provisions of EA 2010 are ignored.

(iii) Choose one piece of European legislation and assess its impact on businesses in the United Kingdom. Consider both the positive and negative impact.

(i), (ii) and (iii) have the same weighting therefore the word count for each part should reflect this. Please remember that you must provide properly referenced evidence for all of the claims/assertions you make.