‘Word of Mouth’ is still one of the most effective marketing techniques, online or offline. In today’s tough market, businesses are fighting for their share of sales. If you can create a reputation and get people talking, you can win new business for your firm. The best thing about word of mouth marketing is that […]
One of the most important parts of any business is maintaining and enhancing relationships with clients. This makes the time spent on a project more enjoyable, satisfying and effective. Improved relationships also improve the chance that the firm will get referrals and future business. Be clear and open with client – This is the number […]
High-level strategy gives direction to the management team of a business. However, such high level plans can often prove to be of little use to other workers within the organisation. Aspects of the strategy must be distilled down to actions and plans which will drive the various areas of the business towards the common goals […]
No matter how big or small your organisation, absenteeism can be an issue. It is impossible to eliminate staff absences entirely but every business needs sufficient controls in place in order to minimise disruption and loss of productivity. As an employer or business manager, the best place to start must be your sickness and absence […]
On 14 February 2013 Scottish and UK ministers agreed the final text of the Memorandum of Understanding between HMRC and the Scottish Government covering the Scottish rate of income tax. The Scottish rate will commence from a date to be set by the UK Government, expected to be April 2016. Internet links: HMRC What’s New […]
The forms P11D, and where appropriate P9D, which report employees and directors benefits and expenses for the year ended 5 April 2013, are due for submission to HMRC by 6 July 2013. The process of gathering the necessary information can take some time, so it is important that this process is not left to the […]
The government has updated the template of written employment particulars. The template is an example of a written statement of employment particulars which meets the requirements of employment law. Where an employee is employed for more than a month the employer must give them a written statement of employment particulars. Internet link: Government Publications
HMRC are reminding employers that in order to avoid penalties they must file the Employer Annual Return (P35 and P14s) online and on time. The vast majority of employers must file electronically and the deadline for submission of the forms is 19 May 2013, which this year falls on a Sunday. Where employers do not […]
Following on from Managing Deliberate Defaulters (MDD) programme, under MSD HMRC will closely monitor the tax affairs of more individuals and businesses who have deliberately evaded tax for up to five years. From 1 April 2013, HMRC is also extending the close monitoring of the tax affairs of those who deliberately choose not to pay […]
The Government has announced increases in the NMW rates which will come into effect on 1 October 2013: the adult rate will increase by 12p to £6.31 an hour the rate for 18-20 year olds will increase by 5p to £5.03 an hour the rate for 16-17 year olds will increase by 4p to £3.72 […]
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