Event: ACRA Conference Date: 15/01/20 Venue: Hilton Doubletree , 92 Southampton row Issue/campaign: ACRA members, compliance issues Attendees: ACRA members, Company registration agents, Helen Noonan HMRC, Louise Smyth Register of companies, Steven Webster BEIS Agenda/content: 1. Money Laundering and compliance issues for ACRA and company registration agents 2. BEIS head of transparency new regulations for […]
All posts by Joanne Thornber, Forum of Private Business
MEETING UPDATE – HSE exploring Business to business health and safety blue tape
Author:Event: HSE exploring Business to business health and safety blue tape Date: 15th January 2020 Venue: Charlotte Room, 25 Savile Row W1S 2ER; Issue/campaign: Health and Safety Issues, compliance Costs Attendees: Agenda/content: What do we all need to do better/differently to ensure that businesses get tailored and proportionate advice? What are the key messages that […]
Meeting Update – RICS UK leaders forum
Author:Event: RICS UK LEADERS FORUM Date: 14th Jan Venue: RICS HQ, Victoria square, London Issue/campaign: Rent and dilapidations issues, particularly around UK pubs Agenda/content: 1. Attendee introductions – 10 minutes 2. Summary of current RICS standards and guidance – public house valuation (CG) 3. Market overview c.20 minutes (including questions and discussion) 4. Contemporary valuation […]
Meeting Update – Ian attends Micro Biz Matters Day
Author:Event: Micro Biz Matters Day Date: 10/01/20 Venue: EKM Preston Issue/campaign: Late Payment and issues facing micro businesses Attendees: Tony Robinson, Small Business commissioner’s office, about 80-100 attendees Agenda/content: The day was made up of a variety of presentations and by a variety of speakers and a number of networking opportunities. I took a […]
72 pints issue finally being dealt with by the Pubs Code Adjudicator
Author: 24th December 2019The Forum of private business is pleased to see that one of the key issues it raised with the PCA is finally being dealt with. THE RULING The U.K. government has ruled that Marston’s PLC, one of the U.K.’s largest breweries and pub landlords, has been lying to its tenants about the amount of beer […]
CHRISTMAS PARTY TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Author: 10th December 2019Christmas party season is upon us!! The party is a chance for you to reward your employees’ hard work throughout the year and for them to unwind. However, they can also lead to falling-outs, fights and unwanted frolics. The safest way to avoid any unwanted Christmas shenanigans is, of course, to simply not organise any […]
The Forum of Private Business Partners with Mental Health Advocates Mente
Author: 10th October 2019Members of the Forum of Private Business will now be able to better manage their employees’ mental health needs and to provide ongoing advice and support, following their partnership with mental health advocates Mente. Ian Cass, Chief Executive of the Forum, explains: “We have already rolled out Mente’s services […]
Brexit Update -Temporary Arrangement For Advanced Notification Of VAT Registration
Author: 2nd October 2019We would like to update you with some information we have received from HMRC relating to VAT registration for those businesses making preparations, should the UK leave the EU without a deal. HMRC recognise that it is important to certain UK businesses and their supply chains, that EU businesses are VAT registered in the event […]