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Do business abroad

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

When the UK just doesn’t seem big enough to fulfil your business goals, it might be time to make a move overseas. Anita Brook looks at what to consider before seeking markets across the pond.

Employment law: Equal pay

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

A recently released 71 page Draft Code of Practice on Equal Pay might well cause some knitted eyebrows – and even the odd protruding lower lip.

Job clinic: Holiday cover

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

I’ve been asked to cover for several people who are on holiday and I feel overloaded. What can I do?

Ask Gaynor: This week – How testing for the breast cancer gene can affect your insurance policy, saving for a rainy day and investing for private school fees.

Friday, August 27th, 2010

This week our Personal Finance expert Gaynor Pengelly answers your questions and joins forces with Kim Faulkner, Independent Financial Adviser at Keighley based Thompson Faulkner.

How will pension reform affect your business?

Friday, August 27th, 2010

It might seem a long way off, but pension reform is coming, with compulsory workplace pensions from 2012. Anita Brook takes a look at the reform and how it will affect businesses large and small.

How green is your business?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Due to little-known rules, companies that fail to register their energy usage under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme by 30 September could be hit with fines reaching £45,000. Anita Brook takes a look at the CRC and whether it will affect your business.

Advice clinic: I want to take on an apprentice

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

I would like to take on an apprentice, but I am a small business and I am worried about the long-term commitment.

Ask Gaynor: This Week – The tax rules on ‘Living Wills’ explained, cancelling financial products to avoid debt and helping a widowed friend ease their money worries.

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Are you confused by an aspect of your money or are you seeking help with a more specific financial matter?