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UKTI North West Export Challenge Event 8 March 2012 | 22/02/2012 13:02:58
UKTI North West is committed to helping 1,000 new businesses start exporting in 2012. Following the launch of the Export Challenge at Manchester Airport on 12 December, UKTI North West offers new and novice exporters the opportunity to learn more about how they can grow internationally. At the event, UK Trade & Investment Directors from more th…
ISAs Gathering Dust, Not Interest? | 22/02/2012 12:33:06
An increasing number of new cash ISA products are being sold with additional interest as a bonus percentage, usually for no more than the first year. Investors who do not review their ISA holdings on at least a yearly basis may find that a later interest yield is dramatically less that they expected. Some people with ISA investments believe that it…
Avoiding Business Insolvency - 10 Top Tips | 22/02/2012 12:19:20
From R3, the Association of Business Recovery Professionals, comes advice, in the form of 'Ten Top Tips', put together by the President of the Association, Frances Coulson. She tells us that taking our business down the insolvency route should always be the last resort and offers the following advice to businesses: 1. Don't max out your business ov…
Ten Ways to Cut Inheritance Tax Liability | 22/02/2012 12:16:40
As a starting point, every individual is entitled to a nil rate band, under which no inheritance tax is payable. For the current tax year, the nil rate band is £325,000. Any inheritable assets over that threshold figure can attract a tax of 40%, payable to HM Revenue & Customs. There are however a number of steps, using exemptions and allowance…
Pensions Automatic Enrolment Timetable | 22/02/2012 12:15:05
Steve Webb, the Minister of State for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), confirmed the timetable for automatic enrolment in a recent Government announcement. He re-affirmed the Government's commitment that automatic enrolment will start on time, from October 2012, and apply to all employers. He also confirmed the adjustment of the timetable…
