Dear Miss Meakin,

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

Another new year and another new set of laws to keep us small-business owners busy. This week, we bring you an update of what to expect in the coming year in terms of new legislation.

We also unveil our brand new HR templates, taken from our  Employment Guide for 2008. It has been completely rewritten for 2008 to make it easier to use and understand.

Finally, we remind readers that, following the recent increases in prices for electricity and gas, now is the time to start shopping around for a better deal. 

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Employment law changes for 2008 

In this hot tip, we take a look at the changes to employment law proposed for 2008, from flexible working to changes to the dispute resolution procedures.

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The beginning of any year is a time for reflection, and a time for review of policies and procedures. Just as people undertake a clean-out and make their resolutions, so should business owners ensure that they have reviewed their procedures and undertaken a thorough overhaul of the needs of their businesses.

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The FPB is advising its members to shop around for better accountancy services, following research which reveals that bad advice is the key reason that business owners consider changing their accountants.

The FPB is urging the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, to rethink his decision to clamp down on ‘income shifting’, a long-standing practice carried out by many small, in particular family, firms.

The FPB is advising small firms to review their health and safety procedures in order to better protect employees, customers and contractors in preparation for when the Corporate Manslaughter Act becomes law.