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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Statutory Sick Pay Facts
As long as the employee qualifies, the employee will be entitled to 28 weeks of sick pay. To qualify, the employee will need to meet the following criteria: Have an employment contract Have done some work under their contract Have been sick for 4 or more days in a row (including non-working days)- known as […]
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Fee for Intervention (FFI) rate increase – 6th April 2019
Please be advised that HSE’s cost recovery rate for Fee for Intervention (FFI) will increase to £154 per hour with effect from 6th April 2019. This means that businesses that are found to be in material breach of health and safety law will be charged at this new rate. As now, those businesses that meet […]
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Payslips
A payslip is what employers give to their workers to show them what they have earned and what has been deducted from their pay. They can also be known as wage slips and itemised pay statements. All employees must get payslips and from April 2019, all workers must get payslips. This includes agency workers, who […]
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£250bn in pension pots could fuel older entrepreneurship
Olderpreneurs access almost £1.5bn from pension pots to fund new ventures since the introduction of Pension Freedoms… The UK’s two million small business owners aged over 50 (termed Olderpreneurs) could access more than £250bn[1] from their pension pots to fund growth in their businesses, according to analysis out today (4th April 2019). Just before the […]
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Cyber Security
Problems with cyber breaches are not just confined to big businesses and they can have serious and detrimental effects on smaller businesses as well. All businesses regardless of their size, now rely on systems that are based on technology, sole traders and micro businesses may have a single desktop or laptop computer, small and medium-sized […]
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Health and Safety Guide 2019
The twenty-second edition of the Forum of Private Business Health and Safety guide will be available for our members from week commencing 8th April 2019. 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 […]
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Business Banking Switch
Business banking switching is launched on the 25th February 2019 If you are a Royal Bank of Scotland business customer or Natwest you will of been contacted to give you the eligibility to consider bank switching. There will be an opportunity for you as a business customer to look at a range of exclusive offers […]
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Income Tax – Self Assessment
There are five main types of tax that are relevant to businesses: income tax, corporation tax, National Insurance, VAT (value added tax) and capital gains tax. Certain forms must be submitted to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and payments must be made by certain dates to avoid incurring penalties for late submissions and interest on […]
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Brexit: driving abroad is changing
Commercial drivers operating in the EU need to prepare for Brexit by making sure they have the right documents. To prepare for a deal and no deal scenarios, you need to: register trailers for international commercial use weighing over 750kg check if you need International Driving Permits and how many you may need contact your vehicle […]
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Existing trade agreements if the UK leaves the EU without a deal/Switzerland-UK Mutual Recognition Agreement
We are writing to inform you the Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox MP, has issued a Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) setting out the current position of negotiations for Trade Continuity Agreements if the UK leaves the European Union without a Withdrawal Agreement. I would also like to inform you that the Government […]
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Quality Franchise Association partners with The Forum of Private Business
The Quality Franchise Association (QFA) are delighted to announce a partnership with The Forum of Private Business. The QFA is a not for profit franchise association run on a voluntary basis by a team of experienced franchising experts. The QFA is led by CEO Joel Bissitt who has over 20 years of franchising experience. The […]
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Manage Your Vehicles
As an Employer, you will often require your survey staff to drive as part of their job requirements for you. As a result, you will responsible for the “provision and use” of these vehicles whether they are: Provided by you directed (company owned); Provided by you (hired, leased); or Provided by Employees (the “grey fleet”) […]
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Two thirds of SMEs are more concerned about cyber-attacks now than they were 12 months ago
67% of SMEs have become more worried about cyber-attacks in the last year 62% of businesses are spending more on cybersecurity than they were 12 months ago Businesses in London, Yorkshire and the North West were most likely to be more concerned Businesses in the UK are more concerned about cyber-attacks now than they were […]
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