How to stay on top of your retail’s ever-changing environment Consumers shopping habits have dramatically changed in recent years, and for retailers, the competition is getting tighter. Businesses need to raise their game to drive growth. Below the Forum has created seven top hits for retailers to follow to ensure growth with their business. […]
A letter before action (LBA) is a letter warning your customer that court proceedings will be started if the debt is not paid. As “going legal” is the last resort, the court will expect you to find another way of reaching an agreement before issuing a legal claim. Therefore, you must send your customer a […]
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed to Freight Transport Association that from 14 July 2018 it is introducing printed test certificates (MOT) for HGVs and trailers. The printed certificates will replace current handwritten test certificates and will look similar to car MOT certificates. If an HGV fails its MOT, a printed refusal […]
Automatic enrolment (AE) is critical for all types of business, from start-ups and new employers to established businesses who are enrolling new staff. Here we focus on communicating the important messages to support businesses through the AE process. For new employers and start-up businesses If you’ve recently become an employer, it’s important you don’t forget […]
For new employers and start-up businesses Taking on your first member of staff? You’ll need to assess them to see if you need to put them into a workplace pension – and make contributions on their behalf. It’s the law. Every employer has automatic enrolment duties, even if they only have one member of staff. […]
The twenty-first edition of the Forum of Private Business Health and Safety guide will be available for our members from 11th April 2018. It is a vital business resource for any business owner not only our members and it will give you peace of mind to know that you will be fully up to speed and compliant […]
Small Business Saturday reaches millions of customers and businesses each year – you can get involved now! Another year making a Big Difference Small Business Saturday is back on the 1st December and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever before! Small firms and micro-businesses from all over the UK can […]
Messages for new employers and start-up businesses Thinking of employing your first member of staff? Make sure you know your automatic enrolment duties. It’s the law. As a new employer, you’ll have a number of things you’ll need to think about – such as deciding how much to pay, drawing up a contract of employment, […]
