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 191 - 26th June
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 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
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.
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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