Regardless of the type of firm that you run, business risk is inherent. It is unavoidable and it must be identified and managed correctly. As they say, if it can go wrong, it will go wrong! The best business managers see the risks and take precautions, but they also consider the relationship between risk and […]
Category Archives: Business Management
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Dec
Dec
HMRC have recently announced that they have wound down their business record checks and will no longer initiate new checks using this process. HMRC say that they “remain committed to helping businesses to keep better records”. At the same time HMRC have updated their factsheet on compliance checks. ….But they can still visit Business Premises […]
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Nov
Nov
The iPad Pro follows the general design principles of the iPad Air 2, but on a significantly larger scale. Aside from the increase in screen area, there are some key design differences, each corresponding to a functional difference. One is that there are four speakers, as opposed to the twin speakers on the iPad Air […]
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Oct
Oct
These days, everyone is under pressure. We respond to email from computers, tablets and smartphones. We are all working harder and sometimes we can fall into bad habits when it comes to our email etiquette. Here are a few tips to help counter this: Open emails quickly and respond It is very frustrating to send […]
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Oct
Oct
What is it? A Chromebook is a laptop running Google Chrome OS as its operating system. The devices are designed to be used primarily while connected to the internet, with most applications and data residing in the cloud. They are not designed to be full featured laptops like Windows or Apple machines. Are they any […]
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Oct
Oct
The government is also proposing to remove tax relief for ordinary commuting (in general, home-to-work travel) for workers who are: Supplying personal services Engaged through an employment intermediary (including PSCs); and subject to (or to the right of) the supervision, direction or control of any person The effect of this will be that individuals whose […]
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Sep
Sep
In the Summer 2015 Budget the government announced that HMRC would start a dialogue with businesses on how to improve the effectiveness of the existing intermediaries legislation. HMRC will engage with stakeholders over the next few months to explore options to make the legislation more effective in protecting the Exchequer and levelling the playing field […]
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Sep
Sep
A great manager is one who is a true leader. They tend not to be authoritarian in their approach. An individual in authority makes use of power in order to get people on side or to undertake an activity with him or her. Such a person has the backing of whatever laws or rules are […]
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Sep
Sep
The good old Start button has been a fixture on the lower left corner of the Windows desktop since the days of Windows 95, offering speedy access to apps and settings. The good old Start button has been a fixture on the lower left corner of the Windows desktop since the days of Windows 95, […]