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29th September 2009
Company car and van drivers are involved in over 1,000 fatal accidents on Britains roads each year and almost 100000 are injured while driving on company business.
Driving at Work: Managing Work Related Road Safety Guide
To address this in September ... Read >
Author: mohit57628th September 2009
Executive Protection 10 Secrets For Gaining Bodyguard Jobs provides inside secrets on how to find well paid executive protection bodyguard jobs.
Globally business security is a huge growth industry, and the sector of providing VIP executive protection ... Read >
Author: markYates23rd September 2009
In recent years, there are increasing numbers of people who turn up work under the influence of alcohol and drugs. According to a survey conducted by the Health and Safety Executive in 1994, 90% of personnel directors from top UK organisations stated that... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
UK employment law is ever-changing and it is a full time job just keeping up with the latest legislation. Everything from working hours, holiday entitlement, health and safety in the workplace to equality and diversity issues are all covered by employment... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton10th September 2009
Should your business be in a position where it is suffering from financial difficulties and is struggling to pay its creditors you may be thinking about cutting your losses and closing the company down. This process is often called company bankruptcy. The... Read >
Author: Derek Cooper10th September 2009
During an economic downturn, many companies find themselves at risk of failure because they are struggling with cash flow to maintain their day to day business activities. This may be the case even if there is a strong order book as customers fail to pay ... Read >
Author: Derek Cooper25th August 2009
corporate identity theft crime wave reached the UK businesses.
According to brief reports last November, the corporate identity theft cost UK businesses up to £50M a year. Why? What is the modus operandi of these corporate identity thieves? Actually,... Read >
Author: Josiah Walter02nd August 2009
Where a company is facing financial difficulty and unable to continue trading perhaps due to a downturn in business and the weight of its outstanding debts, the director or directors may decide the best course of action is to close the business. They will... Read >
Author: Derek Cooper27th July 2009
It is clear that increasing numbers of businesses are struggling under the current economic conditions. The insolvency service statistics published on the 1st May 2009 showed the number of companies going into liquidation in the first three months of 2009... Read >
Author: Derek Cooper18th July 2009
As a vast majority of businesses need employees in order to expand, company directors, sooner or later, have to face the prospect of recruiting people and familiarise themselves with employment law. Employment law, together with discrimination and data pr... Read >
Author: london-registrars09th July 2009
The economic downturn of the last 12 months has put severe restrictions on the amount of money banks are willing to lend to their business clients. This situation is having significant implications for business development in the UK. In terms of day to da... Read >
Author: Derek Cooper09th July 2009
If you receive a Winding up Petition, this could have very serious consequences for both you and your business. It is therefore very important to understand what a Winding up Petition is and the implications of receiving one.
Winding Up is the name gi... Read >
Author: Derek Cooper23rd June 2009
For some business entrepreneurs the word ‘compliance’ causes shivers down their spine and a lot of headaches. ‘It’s such a time-consuming job and I have to focus on bringing new customers to the business! I cannot spend my time doing so much paper... Read >
Author: london-registrars17th June 2009
London-based business plan expert and small business accountants Wisteria has launched a range of tax advice, accountancy and business plan writing services to help US businesses begin trading legally in the UK.
For US businesses looking to expand acro... Read >
Author: moviesplanet18th May 2009
According to the latest Insolvency Service figures for England and Wales published on 1st May 09, nearly 5000 companies went into liquidation in the first quarter of 2009. This figure is over 50% higher than the same quarter of 2008. Clearly the global re... Read >
Author: Derek Cooper12th May 2009
An engineering firm from Gloucester has become the first company to be prosecuted under the new corporate manslaughter laws which are designed to hold companies criminally liable for failing to take care for a person’s safety. The firm, Cotswold Geotec... Read >
Author: Neil Worrall - Camps Solicitors07th May 2009
Navigating the corridors of consultancy power can be exceedingly complicated. The prevailing corporate behaviour of each organization differs, and you need to fit in yet stand out at the same time. And it is no good behaving like a chairman when you get y... Read >
Author: Dr. L. Phillips DPC CPC DBA MBA07th May 2009
The consulting industry has enjoyed significant growth during the last decade, averaging between 20% and 25% growth depending upon market sector. The reasons for this are easy to understand. The competition generated by the new global economy has resulted... Read >
Author: Dr. L. Goodstein DPC CPC DBA MBA BA09th April 2009
A new scheme is to be launched in which to encourage banks and building societies to lend to small businesses, in the hope of stimulating economic growth. The Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme aims to get banks to agree to 1.3 billion pounds worth of lo... Read >
Author: Eugene Henry27th March 2009
Gone are the days when interviewers only asked standard, factual questions. These days, you could be faced with anything from these to the downright oddball questions, situational questions or behavioral questions. But what is a behavioral question?
... Read >
Author: isabel20th March 2009
I recently gave a presentation in Ireland where I spoke on the topic of data protection and governance. I took the opportunity to make a number of linked points which I have summarized below:
We already have data protection legislation in the EU and US... Read >
Author: Alan Calder13th March 2009
Ecommerce as a term cover all business done via the net and launching a business onto the internet can be incredibly daunting and doing some research before hand is very important. Ensuring there is an internet based customer who may be interested in you... Read >
Author: Oliver Macpherson13th March 2009
Peter Driver, Client Services Director at London Registrars plc, explains how company directors can manage their governance and statutory obligations effectively by making use of outsourced company secretarial services and describes how London Registrars ... Read >
Author: london-registrars13th March 2009
Ecommerce as a term cover all business done via the net and launching a business onto the internet can be incredibly daunting and doing some research before hand is very important. Ensuring there is an internet based customer who may be interested in you... Read >
Author: Oliver Macpherson20th February 2009
The company accounts year end reports to HMRC and Companies House are different for small private limited companies. Companies House accept abbreviated year end accounts including a profit statement and balance sheet with notes and statutory statements.
... Read >
Author: Terry Cartwright28th January 2009
If you've been putting off completing your tax return until the last minute, you're in good company. So far only 3.5 million of us have got round to it, of the estimated 8.5 million required to do so. The only thing in favour of we procrastinators is the ... Read >
Author: EdMolyneux07th January 2009
Forming a company of your own is your first crucial step towards achieving a combination of self-employment and financial security. Before you take the plunge, however, having some good knowledge about company formation will help you to do things the righ... Read >
Author: Aliceshown02nd December 2008
Most small business enterprises set up shop as limited companies. This happens for a number of reasons, the most prominent among these being that setting up a limited company allows a person to draw a distinct line between his personal property and that b... Read >
Author: markmerissa05th November 2008
Where are we now - and the future?
The Professional Indemnity (PI) market is currently in its soft phase, with insurers still placing emphasis on volume at the expense of profit.
And what of the future? It is certain that at some stage the market wi... Read >
Author: Silviu Marian28th August 2008
The articles of association of each company limited by shares determines the formal procedures to be followed in respect of declaring company dividends, In the distribution of the company net profit after corporation tax dividends represent the amount of ... Read >
Author: Terry Cartwright06th July 2008
In the 21st century, IT governance has become a much-discussed topic amongst IT professionals. It is not that well understood by senior managers, company directors, board members and chairmen – which is a pity, because IT governance is a key topic for e... Read >
Author: Alan Calder09th June 2008
How would you like that the company, which you work for, or your own business pays for your need to purchase a property? A pension mortgage is the best solution to the problem because you get tax relief on the interest payments and also on the money used ... Read >
Author: steve C clark09th June 2008
How would you like that the company, which you work for, or your own business pays for your need to purchase a property? A pension mortgage is the best solution to the problem because you get tax relief on the interest payments and also on the money used ... Read >
Author: steve C clark25th April 2008
WAR STORIES
Beat up the Brokers!
I can understand why there is a general disdain for mortgage brokers at present. They have left a dirty stain on the carpet in the USA and a bad smell in the littlest room in the house - but to blame them for the global... Read >
Author: Ulysses29th March 2008
Being constantly on the move, we have come to rely on our laptops more than we think. IT specialists have developed forward-looking portable computers but they have also taken care of our need for backing-up information. Today, a large percent of the ente... Read >
Author: Ingrid Sure12th October 2007
When should an Employer Register for PAYEAn employee is anyone who works on a full time, part time or casual basis for the business and includes company directors. Employers should register as soon as possible when a qualifying employee is appointed and m... Read >
Author: Terry Cartwright06th August 2007
If your Nottingham-based company is in situation that could result in liquidation, then you need to be aware of the alternatives. Perhaps the situation is not as horrible as it seems. There are three basic alternatives to consider: informal arrangemen... Read >
Author: ingridthomason30th May 2007
A self-certification mortgage is a method a declaring income that will be suited to an applicant who may have sources of income that are not easy to prove. It is important to note that a self-certification mortgage is not a type of product, rather it is a... Read >
Author: michael sterios27th March 2007
If you are going to take up a career of a professional designer, you must know some important facts about this profession. The positive thing of this profession is that it gives you challenges, gives you possibilities to create and get satisfaction from f... Read >
Author: Olivia Hunt14th March 2007
Self Employed No Income Proof Loans
If you are a freelance workers, seasonal worker, self employed business owner or company director then providing proof of income can be difficult. Most self employed people tend to declare as smaller amount of income... Read >
Author: dyouell20th December 2006
Dave Hampton believes he has found his purpose now he has become the carbon coach. In this article he explores where his sooty bus is going!
What is a carbon coach?
In July 2005 I left a near perfect job, Director of a successful consultancy (ABS c... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno03rd October 2006
Sponsored proudly by BearingPoint and hosted by the Conference Board Inc., the 2006 Human Resources Performance Management Conference will take place at Marriott Financial Center, in New York on 10 - 11 May.
In this conference, the renowned HR executiv... Read >
Author: Neil More04th June 2006
Bank managers are probably the most risk-averse individuals you are likely to meet – without proof of a regular salary and sound financial track record you may presume a frosty reception when you ask about borrowing. However, there are options available f... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny07th March 2006
Many of you who are reading this will identify strongly with the work situation I was in and will at this moment be thinking of breaking free of the corporate shackles and discovering the freedom of your own business.
Going back to 1994, I graduated wi... Read >
Author: Mark Bellinger19th June 2005
Everyone's talking about eBay these days. With the frequency of the TV advertising campaigns increasing, and no sign of any sizable competitors the eBay empire is only going to get bigger.
Now personally as friends and family hear about eBay they norma... Read >
Author: Mark Kenny
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