Significant employment law reforms took place on 6 April 2020, which will have a huge impact for many SME’s under the Good Work Plan 2020. Contracts of Employment Post 6th of April 2020 all new starter employees have a day … Continued
The increase in the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage came into effect on 1st April. If you have employees’ currently on Furlough, these new rates must be applied to their pay. The government will continue to cover 80% of the … Continued
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 … Continued
From the 1st April 2019 Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a key part of the Governments plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on top of their affairs. The primary aim … Continued
Find out what is involved in taking on an apprentice, including how to find a scheme and how much to pay apprentices. To help get you started the Forum of Private Business have put together some of the sources of … Continued
The law on pensions has changed and all employees, no matter how small a business, will need to put a pension scheme in place and automatically enrol all eligible employees. If you are still unsure how workplace pension auto-enrolment works … Continued
Accountants provide small businesses with a range of services including bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, calculating tax and advice on minimising tax and other costs. Our guide explains the services offered by accountants, what to look for when choosing an accountant … Continued
Their importance for the economy – exporting, innovation and growth. The Forum’s comprehensive range of insurance and risk management solutions are designed to protect small employers and help them to survive traumatic events. A guide to the Importance of Protecting … Continued