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The top 10 hot tips of 2009
14 December 2009
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As the year draws to a close, we've collected together all the best bits from our eNewsletter from 2009.
 
From employment law to access to finance, and taxes to swine flu, we've brought you some great hot tips to keep your business fighting through a difficult year. If you've got an idea for a hot tip article you'd like to see in 2010 or would like to write one yourself, please email production@fpb.org.
 
Two of the employment issues we get asked about most frequently are those related to discipline and grievance. But, to make matters even more complicated, the law regarding these issues changed on 6 April 2009, making way for the new Acas Code of Practice. >>
 
 
 
We received an increased number of calls to our member helpline this year about the confusing issue of music in the workplace and performing rights. Here we explain what your obligations are as a business and tell you how you could get a better deal. >>
 
 
Government finance packages for small businesses

In January, the Government launched a package of support to address the cash flow, credit and capital needs of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. Here, we tell you what the package offers and how you can access the help available. >>
 
 
 
Cutting down on unnecessary expenditure can be the difference between failure and survival for your business in these difficult times. If your business is struggling, why not try some of our money-saving tips and see how much you could save. >>
 
 
 
It is not unusual for employers to want to change their employees' terms and conditions of employment to bring them into line with changes in the law or developments in the sector, or just to make them more user friendly. We tell you how in this practical article. >>
 
 
 
The high profile case of the Attorney General, Baroness Scotland, who was fined £5,000 by the UK Border Agency for employing an illegal worker, brought home just how easy it is to misinterpret the law on illegal working. If the Government's chief legal adviser can get it wrong, what hope do small business employers have? Find out how to stay on the right side of the law here. >>
 
 
 
With the number of confirmed swine flu cases in the UK climbing, we produced the following information and advice to help your business prepare for a possible outbreak. >>
 
 
 
Many employers often make the mistake of thinking that supplying a contract of employment to a new employee is their only obligation with regards to contracts. Following the initial issue of the contract, time will pass and changes to legislation may come into play. Here we tell you how to check that your contracts are current. >>
 
 
 
If you're experiencing cash flow difficulties and having trouble meeting tax payments, we let you know about a couple of schemes from HM Revenue & Customs that could help your business. >>
 
 
 
Earlier this year, the Government announced that it would defer the 5% increase in business rates, by allowing businesses the chance to pay a lower 2% increase in 2009/10, and make up the remaining 3% in the following two years. From 31 July 2009, businesses can apply to their local council to defer. Read on to find out how. >>
 
 
 
All employees, whether chained to their desk (not literally – that would be a fire risk) or painting the Forth Bridge, are entitled to work in a safe environment. Here, we take a look at what you, as an employer, must do to ensure your workplace is compliant with health and safety legislation. >>
 


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