If you are self-employed you will find that from April 2011, payment of your Class 2 National Insurance contributions (NICs) will be due on 31 January and 31 July.
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Could you have a “lost” bank account?
Did you realise that there are billions of pounds of unclaimed financial assets in the UK lie in old bank accounts, pensions, life assurance and investments.
Read moreSnow problem for small businesses
It seems as though the country, or at least parts of it, is grinding to a halt due to the white stuff.
Read moreOn your bike
The bike to work scheme, introduced by the government is a tax break to encourage cycling to work.
Read moreAre you ready for 2012?
We can’t wait for the Olympics and some team members have already signed up as voluntaries. However, the Times reports that businesses need to start planning for 2012, not only for staff absenteeism, but for potential problems in the supply chain.
Read moreChanges to Employer Supported Childcare from April 2011
From 6th April 2011 there will be changes to Employer Supported Childcare that will affect employers who operate a childcare voucher scheme and/or directly contracted childcare.
Read moreNew Year – New VAT rates
As you will no doubt be aware from the recent publicity, the VAT rates will go up from 17.5% to 20% on 4 January next year.
Read moreMinimum wage increase tomorrow
Don’t forget that there are new minimum wage rates in force tomorrow.
Read moreThank goodness I was reminded of the Mexican Fisherman story…
A Harvard Business Graduate was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small tired boat with just one fisherman docked.
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