Archive for October, 2013
6 things to consider before renting a room to a lodger
If the thought of renting out a spare room conjures worrying images of Rigby in Rising Damp then think again. Not only could a room in your property bring in […]
New penalties for employers failing to pay National Minimum Wage
On Tuesday 01 October 2013, the National Minimum Wage increased to reflect recommendations that were set out by the independent Low Pay Commission in April of this year. The current […]
Lending to smallbiz improves but late payment still a problem
Most small businesses need two things to succeed – access to funding and regular payment. Funding allows businesses to expand and pursue their business idea. At the same time, when […]
Rise in Employment Tribunal claims prior to fee introduction
There has been a rise in the number of claims lodged with the Employment Tribunal Service prior to the introduction of fees for claimants. The number of claims made between […]
What is the role of a non-executive director?
Most people have heard of non-executive directors (NEDs) but the nature of their role is often shrouded in mystery. Whilst they have the same legal duties and responsibilities as executive […]
In confidence – How to protect your business ideas
Small Business News Sometimes inspiration for a business idea can come from the unlikeliest quarters. UK ready meals boss Charlie Bigham formed a plan for his venture after spending a […]
Help to Buy scheme will “unlock housing market” says David Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron insists the second phase launch of the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme will unlock the housing market for young first time buyers. Help to Buy2 will see […]
8 things you need to consider when buying to let
As with everything in life, the more you put into finding the right property, the right mortgage and even the right tenant, the more you will get out of your […]
Helping cure smallbiz headaches
Small Business News Cutting out the commute can help home based entrepreneurs to pack much more work into a day but does this make them more successful? Entrepreneurs who work […]
Government move to allow longer tenancy agreements
A leading landlord organisation has welcomed Government plans for tenancy reforms in the private rented sector. Eric Pickles MP, Communities and Local Government Secretary, announced the proposals at the Conservative […]
Biggest headache for smallbiz: late payment
As if businesses haven’t already had enough problems coping with the recession, smaller companies which do manage to land contracts often have significant difficulty when it comes to actually getting […]
Free and Easy – How to enjoy working for yourself
Small Business News Deciding to work for yourself can seem a little daunting. Good has a great post by Paul Jarvis on what he has learned, not just about how […]
8 key points to remember when hiring staff
It’s a daunting thought, taking on your first employee. It’s not helped by all the myths surrounding the employment process: about red tape, discrimination and – worst case scenario – […]
