Business Update March 2006
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Non-executive directors
Non-executive directors (NEDs) work with other directors to guide a company to long-term growth. Gerald Powell, senior partner at Ernst & Young, London, explains: "A non-executive director ...And the winner is...
Cash, publicity and personalised business growth advice; all these could be yours in exchange for filling in a form. If that sounds too good to be true, think again; given out regularly as business ...How to appeal an HM Revenue & Customs decision
Over 87,000 tax complaints were registered against HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in 2005. If you have a problem, a fixed complaints procedure is in place which you must follow. First stepsYou can ...Breaking up a business: how to avoid trouble
There are many reasons for wanting to set up in business with other people, particularly friends and family. But it brings its own risks too, including the legal, administrative and financial ...Q&A: Disputing an invoice
What I can do to avoid this happening? KS: "Disputes occur when businesses fail to agree terms in advance. Time spent clarifying exactly what each party does and when - including standard ...10 ways to... Wrong-foot the competition
Use these strategies to keep your business ahead of immediate rivals Treat your business to an image makeover. Consider rebranding - a strong brand will differentiate your business from others ...Your chance to have your say on draft family-friendly regulations
Businesses now have the chance to put their views on the controversial changes to maternity, paternity and adoption leave arrangements, as well as flexible working for carers for adults, that the ...Do you need to review your fixed-term contract employees?
Employers need to review employees on fixed-term contracts if they are not to be treated as permanent employees under legislation coming into force this July.
This important provision, designed ...Businesses may need to act to avoid age discrimination against directors
Companies may need to make special provision for directors under the new age discrimination laws that are due to come into force this October.
One key element in the new Regulations is that the ...Case law: consistency when disciplining or dismissing employees
A recent legal decision has clarified that employers can ...Case law: guidance for employers on identifying a grievance
Deciding when a complaint is a grievance, triggering the statutory grievance procedure introduced in 2004, is now easier, following a number of recent cases decided by the Employment Appeals ...Is this your problem?
I need to sack one of my employees... If you have a legitimate reason, follow the correct procedures and treat the person fairly, dismissal shouldn't cause you problems. Your priority is to ensure ...How winning an award helped my business
THE SOLUTION: "The business was set up in 1995 and now employs 21. We produce a range of single-malt and blended Scotch whisky from our distillery on the Isle of Arran, which we export to 36 ...