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VAT registrations: Timing is everything
Accordance, the VAT compliance and consulting practice, is warning companies not to bury their heads in the sand when it comes to VAT registrations.
World First, the Only Foreign Exchange Company on the ‘Hot 100’ List for 2012
London based foreign exchange company, World First, has won recognition in the Investec Hot 100 list of the UK’s fastest growing companies for 2012.
Last chance for green businesses to access up to £1m funding and support
Aspiring green entrepreneurs have just over a week left to apply for the first round of the Berti Green Accelerator, a new programme offering first-class business support and access to a multi-million pound fund for the UK’s most innovative low carbon businesses.
Employment tribunal shake up will help business growth
Employment tribunal changes will come into effect on Friday that will make it easier for businesses to take on staff and improve the process when staff have to be let go.
A third of UK employees feel expected to be on call 24/7
The latest Workmonitor report from staffing firm Randstad shows that one-third of UK employees feel that they are expected to be on call 24/7.
Natwest Everywoman awards mark a decade of celebrating female entrepreneurs with new awards
During the ten years since inception the NatWest everywoman Awards have attracted thousands of entries and celebrated Britain’s leading female entrepreneurs. This inspiring programme has commended both household names such as Karren Brady, Hilary Devey, Dame Mary Perkins, Chrissie Rucker and Cath Kidston, along with a multitude of extraordinary women whose businesses both large and small support Britain’s reputation as one of the best countries for enterprise.
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – Extra holiday or a contractual nightmare?
The majority of employees in England and Wales will be looking forward to the additional day’s holiday this year to celebrate 60 years of the Queen’s reign. However, for some employers the additional holiday, Susan Evans, Partner at Lester Aldridge explains what to do if you think that will bring you a contractual headache.
Negotiating – a piece of cake?
Many people in business like to think they drive a hard bargain. Nobody wants to be thought of as a pushover and in certain circles a steely immutability is seen as admirable, but skilled negotiating can lead to longer-term relationships if you create value says David Freedman of Huthwaite International
Online advertising spend nears £5 billion
Against a weak economic backdrop, brands in Britain spent almost 5 billion pounds advertising online in 2011, with video ads and marketing on social media platforms driving growth to its biggest increase in five years.
Minister for employment backs new charter for work experience
The Minister for Employment Chris Grayling has urged employers to sign up to a new work experience charter published today by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Why some people succeed & others fail
Samuel Malone in his book Why Some People Succeed and Others Fail has looked at the way many people have overcome seemingly insurmountable handicaps and obstacles in their lives to go on and become successful in their chosen careers or areas of expertise. We asked him to shares a few of his insights with Business Matters
Tips on how SMEs can challenge new business rates
Listen to our latest podcast for top tips on how you can try to recoup costs owed to your business
Patent Box legislation stays intact and moves a step nearer
The draft Patent Box legislation remained intact at its first reading in Parliament, with just some minor tinkering at the edges according to a leading firm of patent attorneys.
Is shyness holding you back in business?
Top tips to overcome shyness using public speaking skills
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