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PAYE Changes

Posted by COA Design Agency on Thursday, March 4, 2010, In : Business Support 
HMRC has issued a reminder to all employers that, from this year, they must file their Employer Annual Returns online by the 19th May 2010 deadline. There is no longer a paper filing option for Small Employers with fewer than 50 staff. So, if you file your return on paper, even if it is before 19th May 2010, you could receive a penalty.

To file online, employers must register with HMRC's PAYE Online Service; www.hmrc.gov.uk/paye and click "Register for PAYE Online"

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Statutory Payments

Posted by COA Design Agency on Thursday, March 4, 2010, In : Business Support 
The maximum amount for "a weeks pay" used to calculate redundancy or unfair dismissal remains £380 per week at least until February 2011. The weekly rates for statutory adoption, maternity or paternity allowance will rise from £123.06 to £124.88 in April 2010, while the rate for statutory sick pay remains unchanged at £79.15.

For details of all payments from April 2010 go to www.hmrc.gov.uk/news/statutory-payment-rates.htm

Source; Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce

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Driver Training / CPC Training

Posted by COA Design Agency on Thursday, March 4, 2010, In : Business Support 
The Driver CPC, EU Directive 2003/59 means that all professional PCV drivers who hold a full, valid category D, D1, D+E or D1+E licence at 10th September 2008 will need to complete 35 hours of periodic training by 10th September 2013. All professional LGV drivers who hold a full, valid category C, C1, C+E or C1+E licence at 10th September 2009 will need to complete 35 hours of periodic training by 10th September 2014.

Both classes of drivers will need to undertake 35 hours of periodic training...
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How To Tender for Public Contracts

Posted by COA Design Agency on Thursday, March 4, 2010, In : Business Support 
Free Event on 23rd March 2010 between the hours of 8.30am and 10am at Dunston Innovation Centre, Chesterfield. Will brief businesses on the smart way to tender for contracts. For more information Contact Nick Chischniak on 01246 212533.

Source; Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce   

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Bespoke Training from DN Chamber of Commerce

Posted by COA Design Agency on Thursday, March 4, 2010, In : Business Support 
The Chmaber of Commerce can put together training targeted especially to meet the needs of your business. We will explore with you the needs of your business. We will explore with you the best way of meeting your objectives and ensure that the training you receive is relevant and cost effective.
For further information contact Business Training on 0115 957 8757.

Source; Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce.

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Carbon Trust Loans

Posted by Rhys Adams on Monday, September 7, 2009, In : Business Support 
Small businesses can now benefit from loans from the Carbon Trust to reduce their carbon emissions and save money on energy bills by introducing energy efficient equipment.

The minimum loan has been lowered to £3,000, putting loans within reach of smalller businesses, while the upper limit has been doubled from £200,000 to £400,000 to meet the needs of firms with high energy spend, such as manufacturing companies. Find out more about the loans, and help the Carbon Trust can give to Small Bu...
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Road Improvements - Derby Raynesway

Posted by Rhys Adams on Monday, September 7, 2009, In : Business Support 
A new dual carriageway link and major junction upgrades will take place at Raynesway Park on A5111 in Derby and completed by autumn 2010. The work will provide access to the new Derby Commercial Park which is being built alongside Raynesway and the A6 Alvaston Bypass, and reduce congestion on this route at peak times. Details of the roadworks can be found here; CLICK HERE

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Construction Safety Training Services

Posted by Rhys Adams on Monday, September 7, 2009, In : Business Support 
Constructions Safety Training Services Open Day for all construction and plant companies to learn and network. Tuesday 15th September 2009 from 12.30pm until 7.30pm at Field Farm, Batham Gate, Buxton, SK17 7HS. Please call Steve or Sue on 01298 813808 or visit www.csts.uk.com

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New Fit Note from Doctors

Posted by Rhys Adams on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, In : Business Support 
A new fit not will replace Doctors Notes from Spring 2010. It will outline what an Employee can do and is intended to help people stay in employment, rather than drift into long term sickness.

Employers will be expected to consider what work an employee can do in order to return to work sooner. For Example, suggesting a job that can be done sitting down rather than standing up if an employee has a mobility problem.

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New National Minimum Wage - Oct 2009

Posted by Rhys Adams on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, In : Business Support 
From October 2009 the minimum wage rates will increase from;

£5.73 to £5.80 an hour for workers aged 22 and over
£4.77 to £4.83 an hour for workers aged 18-21
£3.53 to £3.57 an hour for workers aged 16-17

The Government has also indicated that the adult minimum wage rate will be extended to 21 year olds from October 2010.

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Restrictions on Company Names

Posted by Rhys Adams on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, In : Business Support 
New laws coming into effect on 1st October 2009 place greater restrictions on the names limited companies can register with Companies House.

The Company and Business Names Regulations set out which signs, punctuation, symbols and characters can be used in company names and tighten up new rules about registering names that are similar to other companies.

These changes are being made to be able to easily find records on Companies House. More details on the regulations can be found on the link bel...
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Mobile 118 Directory

Posted by Rhys Adams on Friday, July 3, 2009, In : Business Support 
118 800 is a new directory enquiry service that enables you to ask to be connected to a mobile phone of a given individual. Individuals or Parents of children can opt out of the service by visiting the website and registering as ex-directory or calling 0800 138 6263. This procdeure may take up to 4 weeks.

Details of the Directory and the procedure for opting out are given at www.118800.co.uk/faq.html

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Swine Flu Advice for Businesses

Posted by Rhys Adams on Friday, June 12, 2009, In : Business Support 
Information and guidance for businesses on Swine Flu has been published at http://bit.ly/Flu_Swine

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Change for Agency Workers

Posted by Rhys Adams on Thursday, June 11, 2009, In : Business Support 
Under new government proposals, Agency workers are to get the same pay and conditions as permanent staff once they have spent 12 weeks in a given post.

The move comes as part of the Government's implementation of the European Agency Workers Directive and is open to comment until 31st July 2009. The consultation can be accessed at www.berr.gov.uk by clicking on Open Consultations on the left handside of the page.
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National Minimum Wage from October 2009

Posted by Rhys Adams on Thursday, June 11, 2009, In : Business Support 
The New National Wage rates will take effect from October 2009.

  • The rate for low paid workers aged 22 and over will increase from £5.73 to £5.80 per hour
  • The rate for 18-21 year olds will increase from £4.77 to £4.83 per hour
  • The rate for 16 and 17 year olds will increase from £3.53 to £3.57 per hour
For more information on this, please contact your local Business Link or Chamber of Commerce

Alternatively please see http://www.direct.gov.uk

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