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10 Years Old And Still So Neglected… The ISA
Financial experts and survey data show that the ISA, which is celebrating its tenth Birthday this month, remains a path to financial stability that too few Britons use or understand. A recent study by Nationwide found that 62% of Britons, … Continue reading
Latest Judgement On Splitting A Family Business After Divorce
Although only a first instance Judgment in the High Court, any owner of a business going through a divorce or about to go through a divorce may draw some comfort from the Judgment of Justice Moylan in the case H … Continue reading
Are Businesses Ready For The New ACAS Code Of Practice?
The new ACAS Code of Practice replaces the statutory dismissal, disciplinary and grievance procedures from 6th April 2009. Set out below is a summary of the changes. Removal of the Statutory Dismissal, Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures. The much controversial statutory … Continue reading
We Know You Are Experienced But Are You Qualified?
Many contractors are increasingly hearing this question when they interview for project management roles. Over the last few years, many organisations have become extremely selective in who they appoint in contractor roles. Unlike the late 1990s when there were not … Continue reading
Cooking On A Narrowboat: Hints And Tips
When you get used to boating you won’t see that cooking on a boat is too different to cooking in any other kitchen. There are just a few important pointers to keep in mind. Firstly, you will probably have fewer … Continue reading
21st Century Canals: The Modern Benefits of a Historic Canal Network
They were built for cargo-carrying narrowboats, they form attractive pathways through the countryside for walking and cycling, wildlife flourishes along them and anglers love to visit them, but that’s not all. In the 21st century we are discovering new and … Continue reading
What Qualities Do I Need To Succeed In Project Management?
Valuable as it may be, a PRINCE2 qualification or other project management qualification is not the only thing you will need if you are going to become a successful project or programme manager. CONFIDENCE Project managers need to get a … Continue reading
Hold The Champagne Corks Until Your Property Contract Turns From Exchanged To Completed
Exchange of contracts is usually celebrated by everyone involved in a property transaction. But in a downward turning market, people’s circumstances can change; the withdrawal of funding, redundancy, a related transaction falling through. The effect is singular. The purchaser wants … Continue reading
Stamp Duty Land Tax – You Could Be Liable
It’s five years since Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) was introduced – time, then, for a review, given that a five-year period is significant. Richard Hoton a consultant specialising in commercial property at leading regional law firm Furley Page, comments: … Continue reading
Spend or Save? – Tactics to Survive a Recession
History shows that at times of economic down turn or in times of recession, one of the major impacts to business is either a lack, of or slow down of decision making, particularly in terms of marketing spend or customer … Continue reading