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eNewsletter - 7 October 2008 In this issue

Dear Mrs Lees,

Welcome to the latest edition of the FPB's eNewsletter!

On 1 October 2008, a new batch of changes to regulations and provisions of the Companies Act 2006 came into force. 

This week, to make sure your business is up to date with these important changes, we have some top tips on directors' duties and how to keep your website legal. Plus, we look at the possible legal pitfalls of dealing with retirement.

We also tell you how to enter your business for the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise and offer you a chance to win a copy of Richard Branson's new book.

And finally, a member has alerted us to a possible vehicle insurance loophole. After putting in a claim, he was told his vehicles were not insured for business use because they had his company name written on the side, which constituted a modification he had not declared. Check your policy for similar clauses!

Get your company some FREE PUBLICITY in this newsletter by joining our growing ranks of hot tips contributors. Click here to find out more.
New HR templates from our Employment Guide

Win a copy of Richard Branson's new book

How to keep your website legal
Your guide to new directors' duties
Dealing with retirement

Changes to regulations

Enter the Queen's Award for Enterprise 

Practical business guides

Money-saving offers

Advertise with the FPB

New templates from our Employment Guide 2009 Win a copy of Richard Branson's new book

HR template bundles from the NEW 
Employment Guide are available to download from our website. 

They can help you with every step of the employment process; from recruitment and interview through to redundancy and retirement.

Click here to download templates. Members of the FPB can download most of them FREE!

We have three copies of Richard Branson's new book Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur to give away to our readers.

Learn the secrets of success from the world famous businessman himself!

Click here to enter the competition and for more information on the book. 

Hot topics

How to keep your website legal

You may think that the biggest consideration when it comes to your company's website is how it looks and whether your customers can use it, but is it legal?
 
As with any aspect of business, it is vitally important that your website complies with
the law. Whether you are planning a new website or have an existing site in place it is important that you consider a number of issues.
 
Read on to find out how regulations affect what you need to display on your website.
 

Top tips on directors' duties

This month’s common commencement date changes include the enforcement of the last three directors' duties as set out in the Companies Act 2006.

So, now is a good time for directors to brush up on their statutory duties with these 10 top tips. 

Dealing with retirement
The first round in the European Court battle over the validity of Britain's regulations on a default retirement age has been lost. It marks a significant setback to those who want to see the end of retirement.
 
Read on to find out how the outcome of this case could affect your business.
More hot tips >>
Advertising 
 

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Changes to regulations Enter the Queen's Awards for Enterprise

Ensure your business is complying with the law by making yourself aware of the changes to business regulations that came in to force on 1 October.

Among them are new rules on the National Minimum Wage, maternity and adoption leave, inspecting company records, and doorstep selling.

You can read an overview of all the changes here.

If you are an enterprising company or a successful entrepreneur, then you could be in with a chance of winning the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.

Benefits include worldwide recognition and extensive press coverage.

Click here to read more and submit your application online. 

FPB news
Employment costs lead small businesses to consider cutting staff

Spiralling costs, a lack of credit and having to comply with a raft of employment regulations are forcing some small businesses to consider laying off staff or cut working hours in order to survive the economic downturn, the FPB is warning.

Small businesses to fight unfair bills alone following demise of Energywatch

Small businesses are being pursued for tens of thousands of pounds in backdated utility bills after having their meter readings miscalculated by some of the UK's largest energy providers. The demise of Energywatch, which has been merged with the National Consumer Council and Postwatch to form a new consumer champion, Consumer Focus, means that businesses will be left to fight these bills without the support of a dedicated watchdog.

More news >>

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