Umar Memon
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Real Time Information (RTI) late payment penalties
Details of the penalties for late and inaccurate returns submitted via the new Real Time Information (RTI) system have been published by HMRC. The majority of employers will begin using RTI from April 2013, with larger employers required to follow… Read more Real Time Information (RTI) late payment penalties
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Christmas lights campaign
Brighten the high street’s finances With local government budgets under increasing constraint, many councils withdrew funding for their 2012 Christmas lights in a bid to cut costs. But festive illuminations can be important for drawing trade onto the high street… Read more Christmas lights campaign
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Autumn Statement 2012
Chancellor George Osborne delivered his 2012 Autumn Statement on 5 December, as the Office for Budget Responsibility said it expected the UK economy to contract by 0.1 per cent in 2012. The Chancellor outlined a raft of measures designed to… Read more Autumn Statement 2012
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Cost reduction strategies for SMEs
Cost control should be an integral part of your business strategy, not something you turn to when your business hits hard times. Introduction During tough economic times such as these businesses can be faced with the need to reduce costs… Read more Cost reduction strategies for SMEs
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Keeping staff motivated
Here are some tips for managers to challenge, inspire and motivate their employees to do their best work. Ensure employees are aware of the big picture and why the work that they do is important to the organisation and its… Read more Keeping staff motivated
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Government family-friendly proposal
From 2015 men will have the right to take unpaid time off to attend two antenatal appointments. Unpaid parental leave is set to increase from 13 weeks to 18 weeks from March 2013. At present the leave must be taken… Read more Government family-friendly proposal
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Government pursues shares-for-rights scheme despite lack of support
The government has decided to press ahead with its plans for ‘employee-owner’ contracts despite a lack of support from either employers or employees. A consultation by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) revealed that most organisations would choose… Read more Government pursues shares-for-rights scheme despite lack of support
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Attendance management best practice
It is important for employers to adopt and implement an attendance policy, which should aim to encourage reliable attendance among all employees. The procedure will be triggered when an employee reaches a certain level of absence, and will usually consist… Read more Attendance management best practice
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The EU gender directive – what it means for your insurance premiums
While we will all be busy celebrating the festive season, the end of December also marks a fundamental shake-up to the way insurers calculate their premiums. From 21 December, a European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling will ban insurers from… Read more The EU gender directive – what it means for your insurance premiums
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Online marketing at Christmas
Are you tapping into your local market? Online marketing isn’t just about communicating with the rest of the world; it’s also an invaluable tool in reaching out to your local market. Despite local custom being vital to SMEs, research last… Read more Online marketing at Christmas