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Get tax returns done on time

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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Michael McCord

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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Jim Andrew

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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John McGinn

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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David Cameron must push through tough banking reforms

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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Jim Andrews

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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Kim Johnston

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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Toby McMurray, partner and head of insolvency at Tughans Solicitors

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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Brian McGuire

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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Claire Geddis

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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Stephen Hill

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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Ewan Boyle

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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In pictures: Doing the business

  • PMST Apprentice of the Year 2011
  • Graham Dillon of Tandragee, Co Armagh (centre), accepts the Adult Apprentice Award: Best Attendance at the PMST Apprentice of the Year 2011 ceremony held this week in Belfast City Hall. Also pictured are Keith Poole (left) of CHC Group, Craigavon, who employ Graham, and Nick Hayward of category sponser ATL
  • Ciara Walls of Whitehead, Co Antrim (centre), accepts the Adult Apprentice Award: Most Consistently High Exam Results, at the PMST Apprentice of the Year 2011 ceremony held this week in Belfast City Hall. Also pictured is Professor Jackie McCoy (right) of the University of Ulster, the category sponsor, and Nicola Cherry of Fusion Heating of Killyleagh, Co Down, who employ Ciara

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