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• RE: Introductions

  I’m Lindsey & I work for a company called Beprofessional... we offer an all round online support package for new & established micro & small businesses (from 0-50 employees).   The product is an online...Read the full community post.

  Posted on 22 Jul 2008 in UK WAH Business

• News Alert - FINES OF £500,000 FOR EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

  New penalties came into force on 29 February 2008 and it has been reported that 137 businesses have been caught employing illegal immigrants. At present employers face fines of up to £10,000 per illegal...Read the full post.

  Posted on 09 Jul 2008

• I do not provide employment contracts to my employees, do I need to?

  It is a legal obligation that if an employee is taken on for more than one month, they are entitled to a written contract within two months of their initial employment. The written contract should clearly...Read the full post.

  Posted on 23 May 2008

• How do I go about complying with health and safety legislation in the workplace?

  As an employer, you have a duty under the law to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of your employees at work. If you employ 5 or more people, it is a legal requirement...Read the full post.

  Posted on 23 May 2008

• How do I create a business plan?

  It is extremely important that you have a well-constructed business plan, as it will aid you significantly in raising finance and expanding your business. In addition to this, it can also be a valuable...Read the full post.

  Posted on 23 May 2008

• STATUTORY CHANGES

  With effect from 6 April 2008, the following statutory changes take place: Maternity, paternity and adoption allowance: The weekly allowance for Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory Paternity Pay (...Read the full post.

  Posted on 16 May 2008

• WELCOME TO BT BUSINESS BUILDER AS SEEN ON THE BT BUSINESS BLOG

  Whether you've been running your business for a while or are just starting out, we've come up with a set of online tools to help you spend less time on your every day business activities, so that you can...Read the full post.

  Posted on 27 Jun 2007