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Business Clinic

David Hill, Derek Russell, Tim Devine

Avoid being named and shamed over tax

Question: My business has recently had a visit from HM Revenue and Customs and now I have agreed to pay extra PAYE tax and NIC. Will I be named and shamed under the taxman’s new powers?
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Inside Business Clinic

Conor MacMahon, Kate Elliot

What’s the criteria for getting a loan?

Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Question: I have plans for expanding my business, but need extra funding to get started. What criteria are banks looking for in credit and loan applications?
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Philip Gilliland and Gerry Daly

Redundancy process: Be aware of the pitfalls

Tuesday, 2 March 2010

Question: I have won my first business in India. Are there any pitfalls I should avoid?
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Derek Russell, Stephen Hill

Making waves helps renewable energy

Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Question: With the Copenhagen conference failing to deliver a legally binding target for emission reduction, do you think we will see a reluctance towards exploring renewable energy sources?
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Darly Young and Anne Fitzpatrick

New qualifications on a candidate’s CV?

Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Question: I have just received an application for a position in my company and the applicant has listed a QCF qualification under educational achievement. I am familiar with NVQs, but what do these new qualifications mean? How do they compare with more familiar qualifications such as NVQs?
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Paul McGarrity and Niall Mckeown

Standing out brings outstanding results

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Question: What is search engine optimisation?
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Why it’s good to talk in exporting your goods

Tuesday, 2 February 2010

Question: In such an increasingly competitive business climate, I am thinking about growing my business overseas and want to know more about getting into the export market. How do I go about it?
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Linda Brown

How to ensure you get paid by government

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Question: My company has a contract with a government department, how can I ensure I get paid quickly?
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Classy click ? customers increasingly want a website that is easy to use

Websites are windows to woo the shoppers

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Like many businesses you may have a website through which you sell your products.
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HMRC health plan is no tonic

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Question: Can HMRC’s Tax Health Plan help my business?
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Claire Geddis, Kevin Johnston

Take your pick: Better protection or lower income?

Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Question: I'm thinking of changing from a sole trader to limited company position. Are there any pitfalls?
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Janice Kerr, Gary McKeown, Colin McFrederick

How can businesses new to exporting ensure payment?

Tuesday, 15 December 2009

Question: My business is fairly new to exporting but already we’ve had a few bad experiences of not getting paid. Is there anything I can do to reduce this risk?
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Alan Curry, Anthony Cranney, Kate Elliot

Ho! Ho! Ho! Office party can be left off the tax bill

Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Question: What are the tax and VAT implications of Christmas parties and giving gifts to employees?
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Catherine Thompson, Niall McKeown, Jack McComiskey

A tender approach to spending public money

Tuesday, 1 December 2009

Question: I manage a SME in the engineering sector and regularly tender for public sector contracts. I am interested to know how will the new European Remedies Directive impact on public tendering procedures?
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Have I missed the boat for the current tax amnesty?

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Question: Am I too late to take advantage of the current UK tax amnesty?
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Mark O'Brien, Michael Black, Kieran McGuinness

Where do businesses stand with part-time employees?

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Question: I am concerned that my sales are lower than forecasted. What can I do to better manage my cash flow during this slow period?
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Where you stand with strict liability in business

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Question: I am concerned about how my family would cope if I became incapable of managing my financial affairs due to an accident or serious illness. I was thinking about signing an Enduring Power of Attorney but I heard that the law has changed. What should I do?
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Lisa Bryson, Claire Drumgoole

Can firm use temporary staff to help it thwart strike action?

Tuesday, 3 November 2009

Question: I’ve been reading the press reports about Royal Mail’s plans to recruit 30,000 temps to deal with a backlog of mail caused by striking employees. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) claims this is illegal. My organisation may be facing its own strike soon and we had planned to ‘plug the gap’ with agency temps. So what is the position?
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Michael Graham, Lisa Bryson, Laura McElroy

If you are unhappy with your bank, how easy is it to change?

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

Q: I signed my house over to my children about 10 years ago in order to avoid inheritance tax but have heard that this might be challenged by HM Revenue & Customs. Is this correct?
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Alister Higgins, Leanne Whaley, Stephen Hill

If you have a good business idea don't let recession hold you back

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Question: I have an idea for a business but in the current economic climate I'm not sure it's the best time to start up. Do you have any advice?
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Nicholas Watts, Keith McManus, Lisa Bryson

If workers have to retire at 65 can they claim unfair dismissal?

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Question: The October 31 self-assessment tax deadline is fast approaching and I'm having problems receiving the right forms from HMRC - what should I do?
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In pictures: Doing the business

  • Paul Rooney, Chair, Business in the Community (BitC) with Colin Lewis, Deputy Secretary, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment and Susan Kinane, Managing Director, ESB Independent Energy at the launch of the Business in the Community's Correction Programme at the W5 Lecture Theatre. The programme is funded by ESB and aims to match small business owners with mentors from BitC member companies with the aim of sharing best practice and promoting responsible growth.
  • Enterprise Minster Arlene Foster has called on those with influence to join with Government in meeting the targets and ambitious goals for Northern Ireland's energy future. The Minister was addressing Energy Institute NI members at their annual dinner in the Culloden Hotel last night.
Pictured at the event, left to right, are: Ciaran McGrath, Vice Chairman, Energy Institute NI Branch; Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Dan Sinton, Chairman, Energy Institute NI Branch.
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International rugby star Rory Best and Alex Ruddock (aged 4) help Mark Gowdy, Marketing Manager of White?s highlight the importance of a healthy breakfast to mark National Obesity Week. The sports star  who openly admits to eating a bowl of porridge every morning is supporting  the local cereal processor, which makes Only Oats and Speedicook, spread the news that eating breakfast could help when it comes to weight control.

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Heading Out In Northern Ireland

  • Owner of the winning Magners Light Most Stylish Fashion Outlet, Orlagh Maye of Pure@54, Lurgan and Clare Brankin, from Glenavy at the Café Vaudeville for the Magners Light Style Awards.
  • Gareth Mooney from Lisburn and Aislinn Ritchie from Belfast at the Harp Ice Cold Big Gig in the Spring and Airbrake on 26th February
  • Kerry Campion and Courtney Craig from Belfast at the Harp Ice Cold Big Gig in the Spring and Airbrake on 26th February

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