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| eNewsletter - 26 August 2008 |
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Dear Miss Meakin,
Welcome to the latest edition of the FPB’s eNewsletter! |
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The advert says that tax doesn't have to be taxing, and yet, strangely enough, it always is because the goalposts keep moving.
This week, we focus on changes to tax coming up in the next few weeks, as well as looking at commercial lending, new rules on tipping and the National Minimum Wage, and the benefits of a paperless office.
Finally, a reminder to let us know your views on barriers to growth by taking part in the latest Referendum ballot.
If you fancy some FREE PUBLICITY for your company in this newsletter, all you have to do is join our growing ranks of hot tips contributors. Click here to find out more. | |
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| FREE credit control templates |
Tips and the National Minimum Wage |
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 Mismanagement of cash flow is the single biggest reason that small businesses fail.
Therefore, a good credit control system is an essential part of any business accounting procedure.
Click here to download our FREE credit control template bundle. |
 As it celebrates the 10th anniversary of its landmark National Minimum Wage (NMW) legislation, the Government has unveiled plans to amend regulations so that tips can no longer count towards payment of the NMW.
Read on to find out more. |
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| Hot topics |
| Credit crunch or not, life still goes on ... |
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Businesses need to carry on trading. Banks need to lend money to make profits and keep their shareholders happy. Commercial lending is a complicated subject; it is certainly not as simple as getting a residential mortgage, where a software programme can interrogate the market and in minutes tell you the best two-year fixed deal with the lowest arrangement fee.
If there are new opportunities created by the credit crunch that you wish to pursue, or if you wish to review an existing arrangement, here are some tips to help you get the best deal. |
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| Top 10 benefits of a paperless office |
According to a recent survey by YouGov, the UK's small and medium-sized enterprises waste more than £42.2 million per day in revenues looking for documents; something that could easily be remedied by creating a 'paperless office'. Despite this, 65% of UK SMEs have still not taken this step. Here are the top 10 reasons to go paperless. |
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| Referendum - have your say |
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 The quarterly Referendum ballot provides the mandate for our campaigns, and development of products and services.
This issue looks at barriers to growth for smaller businesses, including access to finance, skills and training.
To fill in your ballot online, click here.
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 HMRC would like to hear from you if you currently use the online Self-Assessment service and are happy to discuss its benefits. In return, HMRC will publish your testimonial with the name of your business and a photo of you in the national newspapers – what great free advertising!
For more information, please contact Dawn Charles on
020 7438 6026. |
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