http://www.fightyourcorner.com/news Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:40:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.fightyourcorner.com/news/?p=24 This last month or so has been a depressing and very worrying time for most businesses due to the massive uncertainty caused by the banks financial instability and forecasts of a recession. But there may be light at the end of the tunnel. http://www.fightyourcorner.com/news/?p=21 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. http://www.fightyourcorner.com/news/?p=19 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 ... http://www.fightyourcorner.com/news/?p=18 HMRC has issued in excess of 800,000 fines to construction related companies since the CIS TAX came into being in April last year. http://www.fightyourcorner.com/news/?p=17 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. http://www.fightyourcorner.com/news/?p=16 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, ... http://www.fightyourcorner.com/news/?p=15 We recently got a call from an employer in Buckinghamshire who had a serious problem with an applicant for a position they had advertised. The applicant, who was deaf, contacted the company to ask why he had not received the opportunity of an interview. Unfortunately, the wrong person took the call, ... http://www.fightyourcorner.com/news/?p=12 A new Statutory Instrument, 2008 No 1276, was introduced on 26th May entitled "The Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008" which should be taken into account when preparing the content of adverts, web pages and brochures. It prohibits misleading advertising and sets out conditions for comparative advertising. Breach of ... http://www.fightyourcorner.com/news/?p=11 Good debt management should protect companies affected by sudden changes in contract terms. http://www.fightyourcorner.com/news/?p=10