Often thought of as a morbid topic for discussion, the issue of life insurance is however, an important one. The sudden loss of a spouse or parent can not only cause emotional damage but can wreak financial havoc on dependents, due to funeral costs, the sudden loss of household income and the possible need for extra help and support especially there are young children that need to be looked after. So what should you look out for when weighing up life insurance options? (more…)
In todays economic climate, redundancy is a harsh reality for employees and employers. Employees fear losing their jobs and employers fear that if they don’t cut costs their companies will not survive. In this article we discuss the key areas that employees and employers should consider if faced with redundancy. (more…)
When things are not going well with your business, as is the case with a lot of businesses at the moment, it is difficult to see the wood from the trees. It is therefore important to recognise the warning signs and seek advice early. Most Business Recovery specialists or Insolvency Practitioners (IPs) offer a free “Business Health Check” or initial consultation. (more…)
The use of parts of residential properties for business purposes is growing and becoming more and more popular, particularly for small businesses. However, many business are not taking advantage of the mortgage interest relief on offer. (more…)
If you employ more than 50 people, you should be complying with the ICE Directive (The Information and Consulting Regulations) which came into force on 6th April 2008. As a result, you will be legally bound to inform and consult with your workforce in permanent collective representative structures, i.e. European Works Councils (EWCs). This came into effect for larger companies employing 150 plus people in April 2005 and has now been extended to smaller companies of 50 employees or more.
It prohibits misleading advertising and sets out conditions for comparative advertising. Breach of it is a criminal offence and will lead to investigation by the Office of Fair Trading and/or The Weights and Measures Authorities.
Emphasis is placed on being fair with advertising to trade and consumers alike.
Are you aware that the new Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act came into force on 6th April 2008?
For those who are unaware of it, it is worth spending a brief amount of time getting familiar with it as the ramifications from a business and company’s perspective are extremely onerous.
