BizHelp24 News 204 - 15th November
Top Green Tips for Small Businesses - Make a Difference Whilst Saving Money!Following on from our recent article on how much your business could be saving by reducing energy bills, we have found some top tips from BT Business to show how you can make a difference to the environment for little cost (and even potentially saving money).
On top of the environmental and financial benefits of saving energy; you can also improve the image of your business...
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Could Bad Web Address Choices be Damaging Your Business?As part of a small business, you are probably aware of just how important the internet can be for promoting your products or services. Yet a surprising number of small and medium sized businesses (SME’s) are failing to get the most of the internet by failing to spend time choosing a good web domain name.
Getting The Most From Your Radio Ads - Top TipsAs part of a small business you know that big advertising and marketing budgets are rare; small companies have to come up with cost effective campaigns that give them good returns.
To help you get the most from radio advertising, Martin Sims of radio specialists Eardrum has come up with some top tips on the things you should (and should not) be doing.
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Are You Taking Advantage of Research and Development Tax Credits?If your business undertakes research and development (R+D), then you may be missing out on tax credits or even a small cash sum that you could be eligible to receive from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
HMRC gave out over £150 million last year to local innovative science and technology companies; helping all sorts of industries including computer games, sports cars, manufacturing, cheese making, food testing and machine safety.
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Are the Government Finally Taking Real Action on Red Tape?A new announcement from the government is good news for small businesses; it appears that they are finally taking action on reducing the burden of red tape.
John Hutton Secretary of State for Business has brought forward measures to cut red tape and save business millions of pounds in the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill.
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BizHelp24 News - 25th October
Business Startup Exhibition - Get Free Tickets With BizHelp24If you are planning to start a business, have recently started one, or are looking to grow and expand; you should visit the Business Startup 2007 event in London soon.With more than 240 exhibitors and 100 free seminars, Business Startup is the UK's biggest exhibition for people starting and expanding their own businesses.
From business planning to bookkeeping, finance to franchising, IT to IP – you can find out about everything you need to know under one roof.
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BizHelp24 News 201 - 18th October
Employing Foreign Workers Legally - Are You Meeting The Law? As part of a small business you are probably aware of the red tape involved in employing workers; and that amount is even higher when employing workers from outside the UK.
However, after raids in London targeted businesses employing foreign workers ineligible to work in the UK; you should take time to check that you are legally allowed to employ any foreign workers you may have or be looking to hire...
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Top Tips – Protect Your Business from the Risk of Extreme Weather Damage?20 years ago this week, Hurricane Len caused over £1 billion worth of damage to UK homes and businesses; with climate change affecting the UK’s weather patterns, now is a good time to ensure you are is prepared for extreme weather events.
Insurance company More Than have produced two useful sets of tips on planning for extreme weather conditions. If you are in areas affected by this years floods, these are especially useful.
Could Alcohol and Drug Misuse be Costing You Money?As someone who is involved in a small business, you know how important it is to get the most out of your employees, and also how costly it can be to hire and train new employees.Yet far too many businesses are failing to prepare for dealing with employees with substance issues, and are facing re-hiring costs instead of helping existing employees to rehabilitate.
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Is Your Business ProtectingItself Against Crime?As someone who is involved with a small business, you are probably aware of just how damaging crime against businesses can be.A new survey from insurance group AXA has found that preventative action can reduce crime against your business; but the overall figures for crime against businesses are sadly on the rise.
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Could Your Business be Affected by Capital Gains Tax Plans?Although it was announced as a measure of taxation against large businesses, the chancellor’s proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could have a damaging effect on many small businesses and employees.
The planned changes will remove the taper relief on CGT, and will increase the tax you have to pay when you sell your business, as well as...
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BizHelp24 News 200 - 4th October
How Has the Business Environment Changed for You Since 1999?Eight years might not sound like a long time, but in the fast moving worlds of business and technology it certainly is.As the BizHelp24 Newsletter reaches its 200th edition, we are taking a look back at how things have changed for businesses since our first edition back in the days of the Dot Com bubble.
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Top Tips for Managing Your Mail During Postal StrikesWith the wave of postal strikes set to continue throughout October, your business needs to be well prepared to cope with a slow and delayed postal service.Strikes have been confirmed from 12pm Thursday 4th October to 12pm Saturday 6th October, and from 3am Monday 8th October to 3am Wednesday 10th October; with a rolling programme of strikes from the 15th October...
Happy Employees WorkHarder and Better!Most small businesses owners understand that you have to look after your employees, but did you know just how much of an impact happy employees can have?Feeling good at work is not only a signal of good functioning but will actually enhance an organisations performance according to Nic Marks, Head of the centre for well-being, at NEF (the new economics foundation).
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Are Your Computers and ITSystems at Risk of Cyber-Crime? As part of a small business you are probably aware of how vital it is to keep your computers and technology protected against viruses and other threats. Yet a huge number of small and medium sized businesses (SMB) have insufficient security in place, and are leaving themselves at risk of cyber-crime...
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Are You Properly Prepared for Business Risks? As someone with an interest in a small business, you know the importance of being well prepared; but despite being ahead in some areas, UK businesses are still lagging behind in being ready for certain types of business risks and disasters.The International Business Report from Grant Thornton has found that businesses in the UK are well prepared for disaster recovery and a major IT breakdown, but...
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BizHelp24 News 195 - 26th July
Are Slow Payments Affecting Your Business?If your business is experiencing slow paying customers, then you are by no means alone. New research has found that businesses now take longer to pay their bills than at any time since Late Payment legislation was introduced in 1998.Research for Experian has found that the average time for an invoice to be paid is now 61.07 days, up by almost two days since November 2006. Large businesses are still by far the slowest to pay, at 81.5 days, while medium and small companies take 61.3 and 60.2 days respectively.However, there are ways to reduce the worry...
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BizHelp24 News 193 - 5th July
If you use, manufacture, import, or retail electrical goods then you may be aware of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 (WEEE), which have been delayed several times but are now law.The final part of the regulations came into force on 1st July alongside the smoking regulations; and if you have not found out already you must find out now whether you need to act.
If your business sells tobacco products (including vending machines and cigarette papers), then you must be prepared for the change in the minimum age for buying these products.From 1st October 2007, the minimum age for buying tobacco products will go up to 18 (from 16); and failure to follow the law could get your business into trouble.
If your business is growing, then you may be interested in a survey by Cisco that shows just how much of an effect embracing technology can have. The survey polled more than 600 business and IT directors across the UK from various sized companies, and clearly highlights a relationship between strategic IT adoption and business success.
If your business has intellectual property and needs to file patents; then you will know how time consuming the process can be.
Happily, the UK Intellectual Property Office has launched a new online patent application service; which will speed up the process of filing patents, and hopefully make it less complicated.
Smoke Free Legislation - A GuideIf your business is in England and has its own premises or work vehicles then you need to make sure you are complying with the Smoke Free Regulations of July 1st 2007.To help your business comply with the law, we have produced an easy to understand guide on what you need to know about the Smoke Free rules.
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BizHelp24 News 192 - 28th June
Beware of Postal Strike Disruption
If your business sends a lot of post, then you need to be prepared for the postal strike taking place on Friday 29th June; and possibly again in early July.
The Communication Workers' Union (CWU) have confirmed that strike will be going ahead, as a dispute over pay was not settled. Unless a last minute agreement is found, then Royal Mail deliveries across the country will be crippled...
If your business has intellectual property and needs to file patents; then you will know how time consuming the process can be.
Happily, the UK Intellectual Property Office has launched a new online patent application service; which will speed up the process of filing patents, and hopefully make it less complicated.
Smoke Free Legislation - A GuideIf your business is in England and has its own premises or work vehicles then you need to make sure you are complying with the Smoke Free Regulations of July 1st 2007.To help your business comply with the law, we have produced an easy to understand guide on what you need to know about the Smoke Free rules.
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BizHelp24 News 190 - 21st June
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Struggling to Hold onto Staff? - Improve Your Training and RecruitmentIf your business struggles to hold onto talented staff, then you are certainly not in the minority. A survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has found that almost 80% of companies struggled to hang on to their staff in 2006.There are initiatives that can help businesses overcome recruitment difficulties...
Are Personal Phone Calls Costing You Money?Small businesses in the UK are spending around £400 million a year on personal calls made by employees on company phones and mobiles according to new research.Convenience and availability means that mobile phone use - even while sitting at their desk - has become the norm for many people...
Are You Missing Out on Online Opportunities?Small business, the backbone of the UK economy, is lagging behind bigger enterprise when it comes to gaining commercial benefit from the internet according to new research from UK Online.The study reveals that a staggering two thirds of small businesses with 1-10 employees are still doing business without an internet connection, email or website.
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Annual Leave – Be Ready for New RulesIf employees in your business receive less than 28 days holiday then you need to be aware of changes that are coming into force soon.
Six million workers in Britain will soon be entitled to up to eight extra days annual holiday with the first four coming in October this year.
Are Your Ladders Safe? - Take Part in a Ladder Exchange Thousands of small businesses use ladders, whether as part of their work, or simply to get things from high places (e.g.: in a warehouse)! However, nearly 100 people fall off a ladder at work each month, and suffer serious injuries costing the economy £60 million each year.
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BizHelp24 News 189 - 14th June
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Don’t Miss Out on the Skills of Disabled Employees If your business is struggling to find employees with the skills you need; have you properly considered searching for disabled employees, many of whom are unemployed despite having the necessary skills and abilities.
Employers should make use of the wide pool of resources and skills that disabled employees have to offer according to John Hutton, Secretary of State for the Department for Work & Pensions.
Annual Leave – Be Ready for New RulesIf employees in your business receive less than 28 days holiday then you need to be aware of changes that are coming into force soon.
Six million workers in Britain will soon be entitled to up to eight extra days annual holiday with the first four coming in October this year.
Are Your Ladders Safe? - Take Part in a Ladder Exchange Thousands of small businesses use ladders, whether as part of their work, or simply to get things from high places (e.g.: in a warehouse)! However, nearly 100 people fall off a ladder at work each month, and suffer serious injuries costing the economy £60 million each year.
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Could You be Missing Out on Government Training Initiatives? In small businesses, there is often not a lot of money to pay for formal training; but the majority of small businesses are potentially missing out on training initiatives from the government.
Almost 70% of smaller businesses were not aware of the training role of the Sector Skills Councils or the Train2Gain scheme...
Have You Acted to Meet Age Laws? If you have not yet acted to meet the recent age discrimination laws then you need to do so quickly; however, you are by no means alone. Three quarters of Britain’s small firms have yet to put in place procedures to allow their employees to carry on working beyond 65...
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BizHelp24 News 188 - 7th June
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Could You be Missing Out on Government Training Initiatives? In small businesses, there is often not a lot of money to pay for formal training; but the majority of small businesses are potentially missing out on training initiatives from the government.
Almost 70% of smaller businesses were not aware of the training role of the Sector Skills Councils or the Train2Gain scheme...
Have You Acted to Meet Age Laws? If you have not yet acted to meet the recent age discrimination laws then you need to do so quickly; however, you are by no means alone. Three quarters of Britain’s small firms have yet to put in place procedures to allow their employees to carry on working beyond 65...
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BizStart24 software a notable exception!); but now Microsoft are offering small businesses reasonable website services for nothing...
Are You Failing to Capitalise on New Internet Technology? With the huge rise of new web technologies like blogging and podcasts under the banner of Web 2.0; it is surprising to find that many small businesses are unaware of it, and even fewer are making the most of its potential.
The survey also found that a staggering 1 in 10 small businesses still do not have a web presence...
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BizHelp24 News 187 - 31st May
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Take Advantage of Valuable Website Services for Free As someone involved with a small business, you know how rare it is to be offered decent products or services for free (with our
BizStart24 software a notable exception!); but now Microsoft are offering small businesses reasonable website services for nothing...
Are You Failing to Capitalise on New Internet Technology? With the huge rise of new web technologies like blogging and podcasts under the banner of Web 2.0; it is surprising to find that many small businesses are unaware of it, and even fewer are making the most of its potential.
The survey also found that a staggering 1 in 10 small businesses still do not have a web presence...
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Top Time Wasters In UK OfficesThe staff in your business may work hard, but you might be surprised at the amount of time the average office worker wastes. A survey by Office Angels has found that UK offices lose 72 million hours every week, totalling £6.85 billion a year, enough to build nine Wembley Stadiums each year!
Here are the top office timewasters...
More Business Thoughts and Quotes After the popularity of the last article on the subject, here are some more top business quotes and thoughts from BDO Stoy Hayward’s 33 Thoughts; which features regular instalments of clever and amusing observations from business people past and present, as well as some unexpected sources...
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BizHelp24 News 186 - 24th May
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Top Time Wasters In UK OfficesThe staff in your business may work hard, but you might be surprised at the amount of time the average office worker wastes. A survey by Office Angels has found that UK offices lose 72 million hours every week, totalling £6.85 billion a year, enough to build nine Wembley Stadiums each year!
Here are the top office timewasters...
Could You be Missing Outon the Skills of Ex-Offenders? Many small businesses struggle to find skilled and enthusiastic workers; but are you missing out on the abilities of ex-offenders? Despite the bad image that being an ex-offender may give, less than half of those offenders are likely to have been in prison; half only have one conviction, and employment is proven to be the best method of preventing re-offending.
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More Business Thoughts and Quotes After the popularity of the last article on the subject, here are some more top business quotes and thoughts from BDO Stoy Hayward’s 33 Thoughts; which features regular instalments of clever and amusing observations from business people past and present, as well as some unexpected sources...
Will You Take Advantage of Simpler Vat? More businesses across the UK can, from this month, benefit from easier ways to deal with VAT, following changes to one of the schemes aimed at helping small and medium-sized firms to better manage their cashflow.
Changes to the Cash Accounting Scheme (CAS) mean an extra 56,500 businesses can now benefit from the scheme...
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BizHelp24 News 185 - 17th May
Will You Take Advantage of Simpler Vat? More businesses across the UK can, from this month, benefit from easier ways to deal with VAT, following changes to one of the schemes aimed at helping small and medium-sized firms to better manage their cashflow.
Changes to the Cash Accounting Scheme (CAS) mean an extra 56,500 businesses can now benefit from the scheme...
Crackdown on Illegal Workers and Minimum Wage Cheats Good news for honest businesses; the government is starting a new drive to stop the small minority of rogue employers from hiring illegal workers and paying below the minimum wage.
The new rules will see rogue employers face a prison sentence and/or an unlimited fine if found knowingly employing illegal workers...
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Changes to Rate Relief for Empty Property If you are a shop/office landlord, or have empty premises, you should be aware of the proposed changes to rate relief on empty property.
As part of a drive by the government to increase regeneration and boost rates of occupancy, rate relief is expected to change...
Is Your Business Missing Out on Free Money? Many businesses are unaware that they are eligible for research and development (R&D) tax credits; wrongly assuming that the definition of R&D does not cover their activities.SMEs are still missing out on valuable research and development tax credits, despite efforts from the tax community to spread the word and actively encourage them to apply...
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BizHelp24 184 - 10th May
Is Your Business Missing Out on Free Money? Many businesses are unaware that they are eligible for research and development (R&D) tax credits; wrongly assuming that the definition of R&D does not cover their activities.SMEs are still missing out on valuable research and development tax credits, despite efforts from the tax community to spread the word and actively encourage them to apply...
Are You Prepared for Smoke Free Legislation? If your business has not yet prepared itself for the smoke free legislation that comes into force soon, then you need to act quickly or you could face big fines.
With only two months until the implementation of the smoke-free elements of the Health Act 2006 come into effect on 1 July, businesses in England need to ensure that they are adequately
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Don’t Miss Annual Returns Tax Deadline If your business has not yet filed its’ annual returns to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), then you need to act quickly to avoid penalties. The deadline is 19th May 2007.
You can save time by filing your online, and small businesses that do so before the deadline can receive a £150 tax free payment.
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BizHelp24 News 183 - 3rd May
Non Payers and Late PayersDamaging Your Business? – Get Help! Late paying customers (or those who do not pay at all) are one of the biggest causes of business failure in the UK; and chasing debts is one of the tasks that business owners are least keen on.
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Are Your Staff Being Affected by Poor Desk Health? Is your business one of the many thousands who create intellectual property but do not protect it properly, putting your hard work at risk?A new survey suggests that most businesses don’t even know how to protect their work; and this means your business could be missing out on valuable income from new technology or ideas.
Improve Your Cashflow with Invoice FinanceInvoice finance is a quick and low cost way of improving the cashflow of your business. Here is a guide to what factoring and invoice discounting can do for your business.
Is a Lack of IT Knowledge Holding Your Business Back? Is your business one of the many thousands who create intellectual property but do not protect it properly, putting your hard work at risk?A new survey suggests that most businesses don’t even know how to protect their work; and this means your business could be missing out on valuable income from new technology or ideas.
How Can Complaints Create Long Term Customers? Despite customers who complain being unhappy, more and more businesses are realising that by handling complaints in the right way; they can actually create more loyal customers.
As customers are becoming more assertive about how they want their complaints handled, retailers are also taking more seriously the issue of complaints handling and its impact upon customer retention.
Flexible Working - How Can it Benefit Your Business?With more small businesses than ever before offering some form of flexible working to their employees, it is good to know that by improving the work life balance of employees; businesses can also reap benefits.
The new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) shows the efforts that many businesses are putting in to help meet the needs of their employees.
Free Small Business Tools from BizHelp24Running a small business is never easy; keeping on top of all the different areas of importance can be a challenge for even the most energetic entrepreneur. The good news is that we can offer some help with our free BizStart24 software for PC's. BizStart24 features over 40 letters and forms to make the running of your business quicker and easier.
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BizHelp24 News 182 - 26th April
Flexible Working - How Can it Benefit Your Business?With more small businesses than ever before offering some form of flexible working to their employees, it is good to know that by improving the work life balance of employees; businesses can also reap benefits.
The new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) shows the efforts that many businesses are putting in to help meet the needs of their employees.
How Can Complaints Create Long Term Customers? Despite customers who complain being unhappy, more and more businesses are realising that by handling complaints in the right way; they can actually create more loyal customers.
As customers are becoming more assertive about how they want their complaints handled, retailers are also taking more seriously the issue of complaints handling and its impact upon customer retention.
Improve Your Cashflow with Invoice FinanceInvoice finance is a quick and low cost way of improving the cashflow of your business. Here is a guide to what factoring and invoice discounting can do for your business.
Is Your Business Still Failing to Protect Its Intellectual Property? Is your business one of the many thousands who create intellectual property but do not protect it properly, putting your hard work at risk?A new survey suggests that most businesses don’t even know how to protect their work; and this means your business could be missing out on valuable income from new technology or ideas.
Free Small Business Tools from BizHelp24Running a small business is never easy; keeping on top of all the different areas of importance can be a challenge for even the most energetic entrepreneur. The good news is that we can offer some help with our free BizStart24 software for PC's. BizStart24 features over 40 letters and forms to make the running of your business quicker and easier.
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BizHelp24 News 181 - 19th April
How Can You Free Up More of Your Time? Don't be left sitting in your office answering calls or have your office number constantly diverted to your mobile.
Free up your time by using the UK's No.1 Personalised Telephone Answering Service.
Are Sickies Damaging Your Business?
Absence increased in 2006 as workers took an average of seven days off sick, losing 175 million working days and costing the economy £13.4bn, according to the latest CBI / AXA survey.
The research revealed that long-term absence of 20 days or more accounts for 43 per cent of all working time lost, costing £5.8bn.
Can Broadband Help You Get a Better Work Life Balance?
Can fast internet access help to increase the amount of time you get to spend with your family and friends? The answer according to a new survey is yes…
Eighty two per cent of the UK’s small business owners with broadband report a better work-life balance thanks to their internet connection, according to research from BT Business.
Could Your Business be Affected by Bribery and Corruption?
Bribery and corruption are just as likely to affect SMEs (Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) as large companies, yet only one fifth of SMEs feel able to distinguish between bribery and corruption or corporate hospitality and facilitation fees, a research report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) reveals today.
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Invoice finance is a quick and low cost way of improving the cashflow of your business. Here is a guide to what factoring and invoice discounting can do for your business.
Free Small Business Tools from BizHelp24
Running a small business is never easy; keeping on top of all the different areas of importance can be a challenge for even the most energetic entrepreneur. The good news is that we can offer some help with our free BizStart24 software for PC's. BizStart24 features over 40 letters and forms to make the running of your business quicker and easier.
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BizHelp24 News 180 - 12th April
Can Invoice Finance Help Your Business Cashflow? - Your Questions Answered Invoice discounting is a quick and cheap form of finance that helps your cash flow, but many businesses still have questions about how it works.
To help you get a good deal from your factoring, here are the answers to your top questions:
Are You Risking Your Businessby Failing to Plan Effectively? Is your business risking damage by not planning properly? The majority of Britain's small and medium-sized businesses are operating without a written business plan endangering their future prosperity and survival, according to research carried out by PKF Accountants and business advisers.
File Tax Returns Online for £150 Payment HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding 1.7 million small employers to send their 2006-07 PAYE End of Year returns online to receive a £150 tax-free payment.
A free HMRC-produced Employers CD-Rom with general information on employer filing do's and don'ts is also available...
New Bank Account for Muslim BusinessesThousands of Muslim businesses across Britain are now able to bank according to their faith, as Lloyds TSB launches the first high street Islamic business account in the country. The account, which complies with Islamic law (Shariah), is available across the bank’s 2,000 branches, and will be open to the UK’s estimated 100,000 Muslim firms.
Employee Share Scheme Filing Now Available OnlineIn addition to the bonus payment for filing tax returns online, small businesses are now able to file their employee share scheme returns online, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced.
Instead of having to fill in paper forms companies now have the choice to send their annual information online.
Free Small Business Tools from BizHelp24Running a small business is never easy; keeping on top of all the different areas of importance can be a challenge for even the most energetic entrepreneur. The good news is that we can offer some help with our free BizStart24 software for PC's. BizStart24 features over 40 letters and forms to make the running of your business quicker and easier.
Improve Your Cashflow with Invoice FinanceInvoice finance is a quick and low cost way of improving the cashflow of your business. Here is a guide to what factoring and invoice discounting can do for your business.
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BizHelp24 News 179 - 5th April
Non Payers and Late PayersDamaging Your Business? – Get Help! Late paying customers (or those who do not pay at all) are one the biggest causes of business failure in the UK; and chasing debts is one of the tasks that business owners are least keen on.
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Age Discrimination Top Tips - Are You at Risk of Employment Disputes? Is your business risking expensive employment disputes by failing to meet the age discrimination laws that came into force in October 2006?
New research from ACAS suggests that only 17% of small businesses have made changes to meet the regulations, with many businesses incorrectly thinking they meet the regulations.
Free Small Business Tools from BizHelp24Running a small business is never easy; keeping on top of all the different areas of importance can be a challenge for even the most energetic entrepreneur. The good news is that we can offer some help with our free BizStart24 software for PC's. BizStart24 features over 40 letters and forms to make the running of your business quicker and easier.
Improve Your Cashflow with Invoice FinanceInvoice finance is a quick and low cost way of improving the cashflow of your business. Here is a guide to what factoring and invoice discounting can do for your business.
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BizHelp24 News 178 - 29th March
Non Payers and Late Payers Damaging Your Business? – Get Help! Late paying customers (or those who do not pay at all) are one of the biggest causes of business failure in the UK; and chasing debts is one of the tasks that business owners are least keen on.
So why not see if you can get the money you are owed without the hassle of chasing the debt yourself?
Act Now for a 10% discount!
How Will the Budget 2007 Affect Your Business? This year’s budget is a very mixed bag for small and medium businesses, with some welcome ideas, some not so welcome; and one extremely unwelcome.
Here are the main points of the budget that could affect your business...
Free Guide on Managing Stress As an employer or employee, you are probably aware of how stress can affect people in the workplace. Yet despite its effects and frequency, surprisingly little information has traditionally been available to help businesses deal with stress.
Three free new guides have been published to help you deal with stress (whether your own or that of a colleague or employee)...
Improve Your Cashflow with Invoice FinanceInvoice finance is a quick and low cost way of improving the cashflow of your business. Here is a guide to what factoring and invoice discounting can do for your business.
Free Small Business Tools from BizHelp24Running a small business is never easy; keeping on top of all the different areas of importance can be a challenge for even the most energetic entrepreneur. The good news is that we can offer some help with our free BizStart24 software for PC's. BizStart24 features over 40 letters and forms to make the running of your business quicker and easier.
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BizHelp24 News 177 - 19th March
Do You Want to be Your Own Boss? Are you considering starting your own business independently or through the franchise model? Are you looking to develop or expand an existing business?Why not Visit The British & International Franchise Exhibition & Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference.BizHelp24 has secured free entry for all our subscribers; read the full article to find out how.
Are You Aware of Free Training Opportunities? You probably know how useful training can be at improving the skills and effectiveness of your employees; but you probably also know that the costs are usually high. However, both you and your staff may be able to benefit from training in the Further Education sector...
Are You Ready for Smoking Legislation? If your business has employees then you need to be aware of the new smoking legislation that comes into force on 1st July. After this dat
Top Green Tips for Small Businesses - Make a Difference Whilst Saving Money!
Could Bad Web Address Choices be Damaging Your Business?
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