Cost of Collecting Late Payments Rockets
The UK’s smallest businesses are facing a bill of £6.7 billion, up from £2.6 billion in 2017 – just to collect money they’re already owed, according to research by Bacs Payment Schemes Limited (Bacs), part of leading UK retail payments authority Pay.UK. This latest research, from the people behind Direct Debit and Bacs Direct Credit, […]
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Court hands recruitment firm largest fine and first custodial sentences to follow a TPR prosecution
A national recruitment agency, its directors and senior staff have been ordered to pay more than £280,000 for plotting to illegally opt temporary workers out of their pension scheme. The prosecution of Derby-based Workchain Ltd and its staff has led to the largest fine and first custodial sentences for a case brought by TPR. Owners […]
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The Forum latest visit to the 40th Business Show
The Forum has been attending The Business Show for many years now and we are delighted to say again that the show was a great success for us meeting new and old faces. The Business Show is a show like no other and is full of exhibitors of interest, keynote speakers, networking and more. We […]
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Small Business Saturday 1st December 2018
We had Black Friday, Cyber Monday next on the calendar is Small Business Saturday – 1st December 2019 Small Business Saturday in the UK takes place on the first Saturday in December every year but with its agenda of not only celebrating and hosting small business for this Saturday but for every day of the year. […]
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The seven deadly sins of crowdfunding – what is stopping investors investing in your company?
Crowdfunding is a time-consuming endeavour. And there’s nothing worse than spending your precious time on activities that are at best ineffective, at worst actively putting investors off the idea of funding your business. So what common mistakes do entrepreneurs often make when looking to raise money for their business? Not knowing your numbers How did […]
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Employment Guide 2019
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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Winter Preparedness
All business face challenges when winter arrives. Workers can complain of being cold, there can be equipment breakdowns, and there can be issues with safely getting to work for office-based staff, etc. Being prepared is the key to ensuring the reduction of risks (accidents and ill health) whilst maintaining efficiency. Preparation may be two-fold – […]
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Wish List for Budget 2018
Listen to Ian Cass Managing Director of the Forum of Private Business talk about the wish list for our members and Budget 2018 We would like to see the Chancellor introduce support and help for those independent retail businesses who are currently suffering, business rates still being a big issue along with high rents […]
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Marketing & PR Masterclass : 8th November 2018 12.00pm
The Forum and our PR Forum Partner JournoLink will be holding a Marketing & PR Masterclass on the 8th November 2018 12.00pm at the Forum offices in Knutsford. In this 2 hour masterclass, we will explain how to assess the value of PR for your business and give you the keys to start and […]
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DVLA is developing an online trailer registration service
The Freight Transport Association has been working with the DVLA about the development of the new online trailer registration service. This is necessary as with Brexit looming in 2019 it will mean changes for operators travelling to Europe. One of the requirements will be for a separate number plate to be affixed to any trailer […]
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Tech Tips for Start Up Businesses
With technology ever changing and evolving, it can be confusing for start-up businesses on what you need in order to run your businesses and to keep it secure online. By following these tech tips you’ll be one step ahead with all your technology needs. Join The Cloud Sign up to a digital storage host such as […]
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Apprentices And What They Bring To A Business
September is around the corner and many young people across the UK will be heading off to start their University courses. While this attracts the attention of some other young people would rather head into the working environment. This is where Apprenticeships work giving young people the best of both worlds working and still being […]
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Regulators Warn Public Of Pension Scammer Tactics As Victims Report Losing An Average Of £91,000 In 2017
A new campaign to tackle pension scams launches today as the latest figures reveal that victims of pension scammers lost an average of £91,000 each in 2017. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have joined forces to urge the public to be on their guard when receiving unexpected offers about their […]
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Staff Uniform Costs
Staff Uniform Costs The National Minimum Wage (NMW) has been the hot topic of discussion in recent headlines, discussing the latest government list that has named and shamed employers who have failed to pay their workers the NMW. With some employers being in the news for simply not paying their staff the minimum hourly rate, […]
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Why Lunch Breaks are Important
Research has shown that only a third of UK workers take a proper lunch break. There are many reasons as to why employees are not taking a proper lunch break such as an overload of work, stress levels being an all-time high and also workplace cultures being a barrier. With 2018 showing a record-breaking long […]
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