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Business Clinic
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
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?
Comment: 1
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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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?
Comment: 1
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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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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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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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?
Comment: 1
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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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?
Comment: 1
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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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?
Comment: 1
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 |
 73% |
| No |
 27% |
ACADEMIC SELECTION
Which of these statements do you agree with
Which of these statements do you agree with
| The 11-Plus should be retained |
45% |
| 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% |
