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Minimum alcohol pricing coming - be ready for the change
by Josh Hall | 05 Jan 2012
Last week it emerged that the government is planning to institute a new system of minimum pricing for alcohol. The controversial plans follow similar moves in Scotland, where plans for a new pricing scheme for cheap alcohol have already been announced.
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HMRC readying spot checks - what you need to do
by Josh Hall | 03 Jan 2012
This week it emerged that HMRC is planning a new wave of spot checks on small businesses.
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Avoid Self Assessment mistakes this month - top tips
by Josh Hall | 03 Jan 2012
In just a few days, Moira Stewart will be peering down from billboards across the land, warning taxpayers that 31 January is on its way.
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12 tips for business success in 2012
by Josh Hall | 20 Dec 2011
Business owners have faced a very difficult twelve months. Here are some top tips to help you fulfil your firm’s potential in 2012.
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Recession-beating entrepreneurs: Shannon McNab
by Jasper Martens | 19 Dec 2011
How can you start a business during a recession and still be succesful? We have met with 6 Simply Business customers who did just that: building a business in difficult times.
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2011 in business - the good, the bad, and the ugly
by Josh Hall | 14 Dec 2011
2011 will surely go down as one of the most news-saturated years in recent history. Remember some of the year's biggest business stories.
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Redundancy to self-employment - top tips
by Josh Hall | 12 Dec 2011
The spectre of redundancy is looming large over an increasing proportion of the workforce. Read some top tips to go from no work to working for yourself.
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Boost retail sales with Christmas promotions
by Josh Hall | 06 Dec 2011
As the economic situation worsens, conditions on the High Street are becoming tougher.
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Five small business recruitment myths
by Josh Hall | 01 Dec 2011
Employees are at the heart of every successful business - but many firms are being dissuaded from hiring by myths.
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Recession-beating entrepreneurs: Jorgen Sundberg
by Jasper Martens | 01 Dec 2011
How can you start a business during a recession and still be succesful? We have met with 6 Simply Business customers who did just that: building a business in difficult times.
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