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Article Archive - March 2007

Business success using your supply chain
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Mar 2007
Supply chain management is an important buzz phrase for entrepreneurs and turn-around merchants alike.
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HSE urges employers not to endanger workers with asbestos
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Mar 2007
Asbestos is the largest single cause of work-related fatal disease and ill-health in the UK and maintenance workers shouldn't take risks when working with it.
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Employment law: The rules of parenthood
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Mar 2007
Employers and employees alike need to be aware of their respective rights and obligations under changes to employment laws regarding parents. As such, a new set of guidelines from Business Link is helping to clarify this area.
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Protecting business interests with patents and copyrights
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Mar 2007
Every budding entrepreneur will have had a 'eureka' moment at some stage, be it a unique business pitch, invention or idea that can potentially make millions.
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Professional indemnity explained
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Mar 2007
If you offer professional advice or services to your clients, then you will need professional indemnity insurance to protect you.
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Seeking financial advice
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Mar 2007
Approaching a provider directly for financial advice is rarely recommended.
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Firms can limit rising insurance costs through good health and safety
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Mar 2007
The recent introduction of the Injury Cost Recovery (ICR) legislation means that employer liability insurance costs are set to rise again.
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Obtaining a commercial premises
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Mar 2007
A commercial mortgage is an effective means for a business to obtain premises. As a business approaching a commercial mortgage lender, you may be asked to provide a combination of the following items:
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Insurances that all businesses should have
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Mar 2007
No business is immune to unpredictable risks. The appropriate insurance deal can provide peace of mind and ensure your company will survive even the most severe setback, be it a fire, theft, injury or accident.
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Buy-to-let market commentary and Which? advice
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Mar 2007
Landlords need to adopt a business-like approach to buy-to-let borrowing by calculating their turnover and doing their homework, a new report urges.
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