Business Advice in association with Burnetts Solicitors

Don’t be left counting the cost over health and safety issues

ptnewtractor THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently published its figures for 2008/09 and they make interesting reading for those of us in business in the north west.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Facebook – friend or foe for firms?

Facebook and other social networking sites have re-defined the way in which we interact with our friends and colleagues.

Last updated 2 April 2010
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UK married couples pay most tax

Middle-income married couples pay a third more in tax than wedded couples in other countries, a report this week has revealed.

Last updated 12 February 2010
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Be aware of data dangers

Many entrepreneurs will have spent time thinking about new ways to develop their business.

Last updated 12 February 2010
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Make sure Valentine's Day pranks don't land you with a legal problem

This week sees the most romantic day of the year which may mean smiles and happiness for lovers young and old, but in the workplace, employers need to ensure stupid Cupids don’t get carried away with Valentine’s verve and land the business with a claim for sexual harassment.

Last updated 10 February 2010
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Minimising bank charges – it’s easier than you think

Many businesses go to great lengths to find the best business banking provider for their business, but fail to then manage their business banking to maximise the benefits available to them.

Last updated 11 December 2009
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Employment law changes may not make bosses feel better

LOOKING forward to 2010, the Queen’s speech, which was delivered last month, mentioned a number of employment law measures.

Last updated 4 December 2009
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Home sweet home could be the solution for your new venture

A business looking for premises to operate from might consider buying, leasing or even working from home. Here, we consider the pros and cons of each option.

Last updated 6 November 2009
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Slight rise in property prices

Property prices rose by 0.4 per cent during October to take the annual rate into positive territory for the first time since last March, figures revealed this week.

Last updated 6 November 2009
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A brighter outlook but don’t expect a bumper Christmas - report

Consumer confidence has risen to its highest level for 18 months – but people continue to be worried about their jobs.

Last updated 6 November 2009
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Spend wisely to operate on a sound legal footing

More than ever, owners of small businesses have tight constraints on their financial resources.

Last updated 12 October 2009
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Age discrimination: Not only the preserve of TV executives

AGE discrimination has been very much in the news over the last month with the BBC under fire following their replacement of Strictly Come Dancing’s veteran judge Arlene Phillips with the much younger Alesha Dixon.

Last updated 4 September 2009
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Firms race to shut pension schemes

Half of UK companies will have closed their defined benefit pension schemes to existing members within three years, according to research published this week.

Last updated 21 August 2009
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Signs showing buy-to-let market is over the worst

Signs have emerged that the buy-to-let property market – hard-hit by the credit crunch – is showing signs of recovery.

Last updated 21 August 2009
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Keeping family business affairs fair

FROM Caligula in ancient Rome, through JR’s feuding in Dallas, and more recently Tony’s dealings in The Sopranos, there is no shortage of family members who are at each other’s throats over the family business.

Last updated 6 February 2009
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In these difficult times, watch out for rise in sluggish payers

JUDGING by the recent increase in instructions to our debt recovery department, a growing number of businesses are now experiencing sluggish payers.

Last updated 5 December 2008
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An impact on all of us

N o matter who you are or where you are you are you can’t escape the ‘Credit Crunch’. The current economic downturn is having an impact on all of us, and even the super wealthy can’t hide from it.

Last updated 28 October 2008
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