Fraud

20 Aug 2007 Fraud affects hundreds of businesses every year, and can be financially damaging, stressful, time wasting, and even damage your image. Yet sadly the amount of fraud against both the government (Vat fraud) and businesses is still increasing.

How to Guide: Patents and Trademarks

20 Jul 2007 After our recent news article on Online Patent Applications, we have had a number of requests for more detailed information on patents and trademarks. As you can now search and apply for trademarks and patents online, the process is easier than ever before, but can still be complicated for new users.

Age Discrimination Top Tips

17 Jul 2007 Is your business risking expensive employment disputes by failing to meet the age discrimination laws that came into force in October 2006?

Could Your Business be Affected by Bribery and Corruption?

17 Jul 2007 Bribery and corruption are just as likely to affect SMEs (Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) as large companies, yet only one fifth of SMEs feel able to distinguish between bribery and corruption or corporate hospitality and facilitation fees, a research report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) reveals today.

Is Your Business Still Failing to Protect Its Intellectual Property?

17 Jul 2007 Is your business one of the many thousands who create intellectual property but do not protect it properly, putting your hard work at risk? A new survey suggests that most businesses don

Are You Prepared for Smoke Free Legislation?

16 Jul 2007 If your business has not yet prepared itself for the smoke free legislation that comes into force soon, then you need to act quickly or you could face big fines.

Changes to Rate Relief for Empty Property

16 Jul 2007 If you are a shop/office landlord, or have empty premises, you should be aware of the proposed changes to rate relief on empty property. As part of a drive by the government to increase regeneration and boost rates of occupancy; buildings will no longer qualify for half rates after the first three months (six months for factories and warehouses) of being empty.

Crackdown on Illegal Workers and Minimum Wage Cheats

16 Jul 2007 Good news for honest businesses; the government is starting a new drive to stop the small minority of rogue employers from hiring illegal workers and paying below the minimum wage.

Have You Acted to Meet Age Laws?

12 Jul 2007 If you have not yet acted to meet the recent age discrimination laws then you need to do so quickly; however, you are by no means alone. Three quarters of Britain

Annual Leave

12 Jul 2007 If employees in your business receive less than 28 days holiday then you need to be aware of changes that are coming into force soon.