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Business Clinic
What happens if I file my tax returns late because of a hectic Christmas?
Question: Owning of a small firm, Christmas and New Year are always
hectic, so getting my tax return done on time is often at the bottom of my
to-do list.
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Inside Business Clinic
God is in the detail when it comes to private healthcare
Monday, 5 December 2011
Question: I have had an AXA PPP Cash Back Healthcare policy for about
10 years. I made a claim in May 2009 for a Wellman health check at my
private GP practice.
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Number of ways towards a resolutionMichael McCord
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Q: I have a business dispute which needs resolved. I have heard there are a number of different ways to go about it. What are the options?
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Number of ways towards a resolution
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Question: I have a business dispute which needs resolved. I have heard
there are a number of different ways to go about it. What are the options?
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Tips to help you keep the rules if you're keeping it in the family
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Question: My son finishes school next year and is considering joining
the family business rather than going to university. I've only ever employed
experienced workers before. Are there different rules applying to employing
family members and/or young people?
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How up to 10 employees can give firms a national insurance holiday
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Question: I have recently set up a small manufacturing company and I
would like to know if there are any tax incentives for recruiting new
employees.
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Greater transparency is needed regarding balance sheets of troubled banks if we are to prevent another debt crisis
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
We ask Maeve Dineen whether we are back in a global economic crisis like 2007.
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The high calibre of locally-based craftsmen remains a competitive advantage for Northern Ireland firms
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
We ask Les McCracken how Northern Ireland's trade industries are returning to
growth
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'I got no refund after missing my airline connection'
Monday, 19 September 2011
I booked flights from Belfast to Denpasar in Bali through Mark One Travel in Hounslow. I was to depart Belfast on a British Midland flight, leaving at 5pm and arriving at London Heathrow terminal 1 at 6.20pm.
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Completion of attractions such as Titanic Belfast provides us with an opportunity to showcase new Northern Ireland
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Tourism is recognised as a vital, export-oriented service industry and is set
to play an important role in our economic regeneration.
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Taxpayers' reasonable excuse
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Question: I have a self-employed bookkeeper who looks after our company
employer's annual returns every year.
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Get your company details in on time and avoid having to pay the penalty
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Question: I have just had a reminder from Companies House about filing
my annual return, but looking at the post date it seems to have been delayed
in the post and now I'm not sure I'll have time to file before I go on
holiday. What could happen if I don't get my return in on time?
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When recruiting staff it's essential to know exactly what you are looking for
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Question: My business is picking up and I am in a position to hire a
new staff member - how do I find the right person amongst a deluge of CVs?
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What are my duties as a director if my company becomes insolvent?
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Question: I am a director of a company that is in financial difficulty.
Are my duties any different now that I am aware that my company may be
insolvent?
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Debit v credit: beware of payment method pitfalls
Monday, 8 August 2011
Just over five years ago I went to my bank, HSBC, to ask for a loan to support my university course costs. A loan for £10,000 was approved - the cost of this rose significantly when interest and loan protection insurance was added.
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New European legislation may have a negative impact on small businesses
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Question: I'm the owner of a small business and I'm concerned about new
European legislation which is designed to mitigate against future financial
crises. What can you tell me?
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Junior ISAs offer efficient savings programme for generous parents
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Question: I've maxed out my ISA entitlement and my wife's as well. Are
there any other options for me to consider to capitalise on interest-free
saving.
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Quick result on disputed payments
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Question: I am a building contractor owed money for construction work.
The person who employs me disputes my claim. I have been told it could take
over a year to get to court. This is far too long for me. Is there any
quicker way I could get paid?
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New pension allowance rules will hurt if you have just started to save
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
Question: I would like to use a sizeable inheritance sum I have just
come into for my pension but have heard that the rules have changed.
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Deal with partnership issues now to avoid problems in the event of death
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Question: I am a partner in a firm and have a substantial amount built
up in my capital account which is needed as working capital. My partners and
I are looking at what should be done to protect everyone in the event of
death. What would you suggest?
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Can pension payments cut tax bill?
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Q. My company trading year end is at the end of the month; will a pension contribution help mitigate some of my corporation tax?
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