Prepare your business for the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) that are replacing the Data Protection Act of 1998 from 25th May 2018. The new EU General Data Protection Regulation is the most important change in data privacy regulation for 20 years. The new regulations are vast and how they are to be implemented […]
The Responsible Business Workbook is designed to help organisations work through the requirements of the Responsible Business Standards. Created with the Organisation for Responsible Businesses. This is only a preview and can be obtained in hard copy only via our Membership Advisors. There is a charge for this guide. Continue reading “The Responsible Business Workbook […]
Note: The new 2019 Guide is now available. As a new business starting out the Forum of Private Business believe it is critical to have the right support, advice and protection in place and that means more than just the average one size fits all business advice that is currently available. View a preview of […]
If your business regularly tenders for government contracts it may be worth seeing if you can gain a listing on the relevant approved supplier lists. Continue reading “Tendering for Public Sector Contracts Guide” »
MOT modernisation has provided garages with a new up to date online testing system. From September 2015, garages started the switch over the process to the new, up to date web based system enabling testers to enter MOT results whilst testing a vehicle. Continue reading “Matters of Testing MOT Guide” »
Health and Safety legislation requires that all employers provide adequate first aid equipment, personnel and facilities to enable first aid to be given in the workplace when the need arises. the types of potential injury or illness that could arise and the degree of risk depends on the nature of the business. Failure to provide […]
The definition of a marketing strategy is a plan of action which is designed to promote and sell a product or service. The Forum of Private business has put together this guide on the elements of a marketing strategy and what we believe you need to look at to definite a strategy. This is a […]
Businesses have to pay business rates as a contribution to the cost of services provided by local authorities. The guide will outline what business rates are and the types of premises on which they are payable. It explains how business rates are calculated and how the rateable value of business premises is determined in England, Wales, […]