Beware of ‘kind’ businesses offering services which can be carried out free
The first hurdle to cross is that such businesses will often arrange for their services to appear higher on search engines than the no fee government site.
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And it wasn’t Friday the 13th
Employee crashes a £220,000 Lamborghini Murcielago whilst driving it for a customer to test the brakes.
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Tax implications for renting out storage space
Storage will be standard VAT rated unless it is incidental to the main supply.
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Distance Selling and Hyperlinks
It is not adequate to direct consumers to the necessary information to be provided in a ‘durable medium’ by way of hyperlink.
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New EU tyre labelling rules
From 1st November 2012 if you retail new tyres they must be marked with information about fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise levels.
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Facebook Dismissals
Whilst you cannot restrict what your employees do in their free time, if it has a negative connotation on your business reputation, you can act.
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Payment of Holiday Pay – What is included in an employee’s normal remuneration?
Any bonuses or additional payments that are in the employees contract, remain payable during annual leave.
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How approximate is approximate?
Off the top of the head approximations for fuel consumption, mileage or service intervals could lead to prosecution.
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It’s a slippery slope – on ice and leaves
HSE guidance recommend a number of ways to avoid problems.
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How to reduce staffing costs temporarily
It is common practice for contracts of employment to hold a clause which allows the employer to implement periods of short term working or laying off staff.
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PRS, PPL and TV Licences?
If you have a TV in a customer waiting area or staffing area that broadcasts radio or music channels, you may also be required to have a PRS and PPL Licence.
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Bio-fuel – Chipping In
Car retailers should be aware of this problem since pump failure may well not be a symptom of a lack of satisfactory quality in the car sold.
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