National Minimum Wage rates from April
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National Minimum Wage rates from April
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 27, 2025

The National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) hourly rates increase in April. Read more to avoid a criminal conviction.

Make sure your business doesn’t fall foul of the Minimum Wage legislation
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Make sure your business doesn’t fall foul of the Minimum Wage legislation
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 22, 2025

Minimum wage legislation – it’s important to review employees wage rates regularly to make sure you are complying with the law

Fair Payment Code – have you signed up?
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Fair Payment Code – have you signed up?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 20, 2025

In December 2024, the Prompt Payment Code was replaced by the more robust Fair Payment Code. We look at how the new scheme works.

Land registry property alert service – safeguard your properties against fraud
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Land registry property alert service – safeguard your properties against fraud
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 10, 2025

Land Registry Property Alert Service – we explain what this service is and how it works to safeguard your valuable properties from fraudsters

Employed or self employed? You can’t just choose…
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Employed or self employed? You can’t just choose…
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 23, 2024

Employed or self employed – are you aware of your legal obligations when you employ someone in your home? You’ll probably need a PAYE scheme!

What the Procurement Bill means for SMEs
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What the Procurement Bill means for SMEs
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 20, 2024

The government’s new Procurement Bill is set to make it easier for SMEs to bid for public sector contracts. We look at how it will work.

Pension lump sum rules hit hard
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Pension lump sum rules hit hard
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 12, 2024

If you have recently taken a tax-free pension lump sum and wish to return it, HMRC has confirmed that you may face penalties.

Online sellers – tax rules explained
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Online sellers – tax rules explained
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 9, 2024

Some online sellers have been worrying about changes to rules that require online platforms to share their data. We look at what’s happening.

Should your business focus on direct to consumer (DTC) marketing?
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Should your business focus on direct to consumer (DTC) marketing?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 6, 2024

Learn about direct to consumer (DTC) marketing and how it could benefit your business.

‘eBay Tax’ – the tax rules for selling online
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‘eBay Tax’ – the tax rules for selling online
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 5, 2024

If you sell items online you may be liable for the so-called ‘eBay Tax’. We take a closer look at the tax rules for online selling.

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