Umar Memon
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Single-tier state pension – what is the Government proposing?
The Government has released further detail on plans to replace the £107.45 a week basic pension, and various top-ups worth up to £142.70, with a flat rate of £144. A single-tier system would replace the more complex arrangement of add-ons… Read more Single-tier state pension – what is the Government proposing?
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Beat the cold snap – prepare a bad-weather plan
Business groups have advised businesses to do all they can to mitigate the impact of bad weather, which can disrupt deliveries, cause heating and power failures and make it difficult for employees to get to work. Advice includes: Allowing staff… Read more Beat the cold snap – prepare a bad-weather plan
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Marketing experts reveal goals and challenges for 2013
Focussing on the customer and getting the basics right will be key to successful marketing in 2013, according to experts at a recent event where the panel included speakers from YouGov and Marketing Week magazine. Simple strategies were considered the… Read more Marketing experts reveal goals and challenges for 2013
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Setting up online: top tips
An online store can help you take full advantage of the retail opportunities that the internet offers. Here are some of the key points to consider if you’re thinking about setting up online: 1. Understand your legal obligations Certain regulations… Read more Setting up online: top tips
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The picture on the high street
Small retailers up and down the country endured a difficult time in 2012, with various factors giving rise to a ‘trend of decline’ on the high street. The Keep Trade Local campaign from the Federation of Small Businesses cites increasing… Read more The picture on the high street
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Online retail enjoys a strong end to 2012
Boxing Day 2012 saw a record-breaking 24 hours for online retail in the UK. A staggering 113 million visits were made to retail websites on 26 December; £400 million was spent. Online sales in December 2012 were up 17.8 per… Read more Online retail enjoys a strong end to 2012
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Economic Update
The last six months were a tumultuous time for the UK economy; with the effects of the Olympic Games and Queen’s Jubilee pulling the country out of a double-dip recession, adverse weather conditions affecting businesses and predictions of negative growth… Read more Economic Update
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Measuring Business Performance
What are the best ways to measure the performance of your business? Introduction How do you measure the performance of your business? While the profit and loss account shows important evidence of your financial results, there are other measurements that… Read more Measuring Business Performance
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Save the date – 31 January 2013: Self-assessment deadline
Time is running out if you haven’t thought about filing your self-assessment tax returns. The deadline for paying any tax you owe for the financial year 2011/12 is 31 January 2013, with registration for the online service closing on 21… Read more Save the date – 31 January 2013: Self-assessment deadline
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Child benefit changes in force from 7 January 2013
In December, HMRC issued a further reminder to the 1.2 million high-earning households that it estimates will be affected by the January 2013 child benefit changes. The high-income child benefit charge (HICBC) applies to those earning more than £50,000 a… Read more Child benefit changes in force from 7 January 2013