Business Clinic
If someone attempts to freeze your assets a sound legal case is needed
Question: I have received an application from someone trying to freeze
my assets — what should I do?
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Outplacement counselling is key for redundant staff in tough times
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Question: What advice do you have for firms having to lay-off
professional or executive staff?
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All is not lost for the seller when a purchaser goes into administration
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Question: I have entered into a contract to sell a commercial property.
I have just found out that the purchaser has gone in to administration. What
are my options?
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Blogging can help market your business if executed effectively
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Question: I am starting my own jewellery business and thought it might
be useful to include blogging in the marketing mix. What advice can you
offer to get me started?
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Outlining the benefits of childcare vouchers for employers and staff
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Question: How does my company provide childcare vouchers which rely on
salary sacrifice arrangements throughout an employee’s additional maternity
leave when it is possible that no salary exists?
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All is not lost for high earners who have been hit hard by the Budget
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Question: As a business owner I am worried about the recent budget
announcement that high earners are to be hit harder. Is there anything I can
do to combat this?
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Employees must agree to a cut in pay before it can be implemented
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Question: Our managing director has unilaterally implemented a 10% pay
reduction for all staff and managers without seeking consent from our
employees. He says he has taken legal advice and is entitled to take this
action. Is he correct?
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Women in business should explore the mainstream support available
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Question: As a woman setting up in business for the first time I wonder
if there is any specific support I can access?
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Comprehensive financial records are essential for good business
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Question: I have just set up a small business. I am a sole trader and
want to find out what financial records I am legally required to keep.
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Keep the taxman in the loop to avoid painful penalties
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Question: I am selling my business but first I need to come clean to
the Revenue about undeclared profits which the purchaser has uncovered. Is
there going to be a UK tax amnesty and, if so, when, and how will it work?
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A proactive approach could help reduce high levels of sick leave
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
Question: How can we reduce the high levels of sick leave in our
company?
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Employers should look to support staff who are facing redundancy
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Question: I am an employer facing the prospect of making redundancies.
What steps can I and should I take to help my employees deal with this
situation?
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Strategy is the key role of a CEO, don’t get bogged down in detail
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Question: I am a CEO of a small company and feel like I spend all my
day in meetings, bogged down in the detail and not getting the time to deal
with tough financial decisions. How do I avoid getting drawn into the
minutiae and get down to the nitty gritty?
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How to get value for money with your employee pension scheme
Monday, 23 March 2009
Question: How can I ensure that my company is getting good value for
the money we are spending on our group personal pension (defined
contribution) scheme for our employees?
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Opportunities to acquire insolvent businesses raise complex issues
Monday, 16 March 2009
Question: I have the resources to make acquisitions during the credit
crunch — what should a shrewd investor consider when purchasing an insolvent
business?
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Market research is crucial when you’re starting up new business
Monday, 9 March 2009
Question: I have been considering purchasing a second property in
Belfast to rent out to students. However, I have read recently that it may
no longer be possible to use properties for this purpose in Belfast. What do
I need to know?
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Smaller firms should not be crushed by slow paying giants
Monday, 2 March 2009
Question: How can I minimise the impact of payment delays and ensure
the liquidity of my business in light of the current financial storm?
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Bosses must not ignore anti-bias rules despite onset of recession
Monday, 23 February 2009
QUESTION: I shortly intend to advertise a number of job vacancies. It
has been suggested that due to the current economic climate I should
consider reserving some of the posts for local persons. Would it be lawful
to operate such a recruitment policy?
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If you are committed you can make your business a success
Monday, 16 February 2009
QUESTION: I’m thinking about starting up a business but have been told
I may not be the ‘right type’. Can you tell me what the ‘right type’ is?
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Downsizing is not always the solution to saving your business
Monday, 9 February 2009
QUESTION: Downsizing may be on the horizon for my business. Is there a
‘best way' of doing this?
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Review your credit management systems to ease cash flow woes
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
QUESTION: I own a small business which is having cash flow problems.
Have you any advice?
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Columnist Comments
• Get going now ... there’s a major crisis to tackle
The Northern Ireland Executive is preparing its strategy to tackle the on-coming economic crisis.
• View From Dublin: Separate visions - reform the civil service and slice budget
Irish Finance Minister Brian Lenihan hit two very large nails on the head when he launched the latest initiative to make the public service more efficient and cost-effective.
Business Poll: Corporation Tax?
Should Northern Ireland be allowed to adopt the same rate of Corporaton Tax as the Republic?
Should Northern Ireland be allowed to adopt the same rate of Corporaton Tax as the Republic?
| Yes |
 72% |
| No |
 28% |
ACADEMIC SELECTION
Which of these statements do you agree with
Which of these statements do you agree with
| The 11-Plus should be retained |
46% |
| The 11-Plus should be replaced by another form of academic selection |
29% |
| All forms of academic selection should be outlawed in Northern Ireland |
25% |
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