What Forum members need to know about Brexit
Leaving the EU will impact on many areas of our economy. Importing, exporting and transport, regulations and standards, energy and climate, intellectual property, supplying services to the EU, funding, data use, procurement and employing EU citizens. All our members should by now understand what Brexit means to them. If your business does any of the […]
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Forum members who employ EU citizens
Many Forum members employ EU citizens in their businesses. With this in mind it is important that you are aware of the EU Settlement Scheme and how it works as you may need to signpost and help some of your employees to go through this process. What is the EU Settlement Scheme? If you are […]
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The Forum of Private Business Partners with Mental Health Advocates Mente
Members 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 […]
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Brexit Update -Temporary Arrangement For Advanced Notification Of VAT Registration
We 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 […]
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Brexit Update
Dear Member, As I am sure you all know, the Forum represents our members issues and interests regardless of which political party is in government. We also realise that, like the country, our members were split in their views on withdrawing from or remaining in the EU, so we don’t hold a view either way. […]
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Employment Guide 2020
Making Business Better Setting up and running a business can be incredibly rewarding but there are also many problems to be faced. Not only are there economic pressures to be handled but there is a huge amount of administration, law and regulation to be understood and implemented. Any shortcomings in a company’s operations may cause serious problems […]
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Things you should know about being a sole trader
If you are thinking of starting your own business and becoming a sole trader, we have listed some of the key requirements you need to think about before leaping. Becoming a sole trader is exciting especially if this is your first business and you want to get it right. Is becoming a Sole Trader the […]
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Claiming expenses as a sole trader
A sole trader can be a graphic designer, gas worker, plumber, hairdresser, therapist or in any other industry that you will incur costs as a result of running your own business. Some of the costs incurred could be claimed as business expenses but do you know what you can be claiming for? As a sole […]
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8 Actions we would like to see from Boris Johnson
Today we the Forum of Private Business outlined 8 action points we believe should be top of the new government’s priority list, following Boris Johnson’s entrance into Downing Street last week. Ian Cass, Managing Director, said: “We would like the new Prime Minister to address these 8 key issues for small businesses and take these […]
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Top 20 Employment Law Facts you need to know as an employer
Employment law is for ever-evolving and covers a wide range of employee rights along with employer responsibilities. From employment contracts to working time directives to minimal wages to dismissals. Complying with employment law helps you recruit and rating happy and productive employees, and can help you avoid expensive disputes and employment tribunal claims. These 20 […]
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More businesses penalised for failing to pay suppliers
Eighteen companies – including BT Plc, British American Tobacco, and Centrica – have been suspended from the Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time, the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) announced. Screwfix, Prudential, and various businesses of BAE Systems are also among those that have failed to honour their Code commitment […]
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Free Payroll Software
HMRC have tested and recognised free payroll software for businesses with fewer than 10 employees. Consider which feature you would need and make sure the software you choose has those features. 1 2 cloud Payroll 12Pay Accentra Technologies Capium EnrolPay Hartigan Software Design HMRC IRIS Software Kashflow Stansoft Free Cloud Payroll, Free Cloud Bureau Payroll […]
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Support the Great British High Street
The Great British High Street (GBHS) awards have now been running for 5 years and 2018 was successful for many across the UK. The awards are launched across England, Scotland and Wales and 2018 saw Northern Ireland entered. 38 high streets across the country were announced as finalists in the ‘Champion’ and ‘Rising Star categories’. […]
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Replace a lost, stolen or damaged MOT certificate
DVSA has launched a new free service to allow motorists to replace a lost, stolen or damaged MOT certificate. The service can be used to get MOT certificate copies for cars, vans and motorcycles. Copies for lorries, buses and coaches will be available later in 2019. What you need The service can be found here. […]
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Time to put your records in order
It isn’t easy finding the time to put your records in order or sort out your business expenses. We can help with this selection of online support. The following live webinars are interactive. Simply ask your questions using the on-screen text box. Record keeping for the self-employed: Whether you use traditional or cash basis accounting methods, […]
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