Intellectual Property for Businesses
Intellectual Property for Businesses – Most businesses will have some intellectual property and will reap the benefits of managing it effectively. What IP does your business hold? Intellectual Property for...
Regulations and Legislation
Regulations and Legislation – Depending on the type of business you are running, you may need to worry about any of the following areas of law: Employment law Consumer rights...
Workplace Pensions
Workplace Pensions – When running a workplace pension, you take some money from your employee’s wages to put into their pension on every payday. Your business can also contribute to...
Business Bankruptcy
Business Bankruptcy is an option that you can take if you are personally unable to pay your debts – this could affect you if you are a sole trader or...
Business Taxes
What taxes do I pay on my business profits? Business Taxes – If you are a sole trader or part of a business partnership, then you do not need to...
Debt Recovery
In a survey by the Forum of Private Business, it was found that an astonishing 88% of businesses had experienced problems with their most important customers paying them on time....
Obligations When Recruiting
Decide how much to pay them Obligations When Recruiting – You must pay your employees at least the National Minimum Wage, regardless of the size of your business. Contracts for...
Employee Complaints and Grievances
Employee Complaints and Grievances – It’s inevitable that disagreements will arise among employees sometimes, and how you respond to these can make all the difference. Employee complaints are known as...
Regulations on Working Hours
Regulations on Working Hours – If you employ staff in your business, there are limits on the amount of time you can expect them to work. This can be a...
Annual Leave
Annual leave entitlement for employees Most workers who work for five days a week will be entitled to 28 days of leave a year. If a worker works for fewer...