Business Advice in association with Bell Park Kerridge

Solicitors are breaking down the Border’s legal boundaries

Bell Park Kerridge photo Scotland is currently part of the UK and whether or not it eventually becomes independent, its legal system is quite different.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Qualified solicitors provide a ‘gold standard’ package - use a cheaper option at your peril

For the New Year I thought that I would clear up a few misconceptions about the brave new world following the Legal Services Act 2011.

Last updated 6 January 2012
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Protect your business with Lasting Powers of Attorney

We are all getting older, there is no escaping it. Better health and healthcare mean that we are all living longer lives. Whilst more birthday cake is no bad thing there is some less welcome news for you.

Last updated 2 December 2011
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Watching out for these signs can save you property sale heartache

I was once advised not to pay too little for professional advice. This sounds like the sort of thing a professional with a vested interest would say, but over many years I have found it to be correct.

Last updated 4 November 2011
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Keep on top of your business property and tax implications

Are you paying too much tax in your business?

Last updated 7 October 2011
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Location, location, location is vital to your company's success

Whatever your business, the place you work from is fundamental to its success.

Last updated 9 September 2011
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‘Barking mad’ to fiddle with banking regulation

Some of the country’s most influential financial figures have issued stark warnings about what they see as the dangers of reforms to the UK banking industry.

Last updated 2 September 2011
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Home ownership in decline

HOME ownership in England will slump to its lowest level since the mid-1980s, a study warned this week.

Last updated 2 September 2011
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Where there’s a will there’s a way for your firm to carry on

It's the ultimate business dilemma but one few of us dare to face: what happens to my business if I die on the way home?

Last updated 12 August 2011
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Employers can take heart over dismissed discrimination appeals

A common worry for employers advertising vacancies is that they might be the victim of serial litigants who make claims against multiple employers on spurious grounds of discrimination.

Last updated 4 March 2011
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New equality laws could trip bosses who probe on health

Following the introduction of the Equality Act this autumn, employers must be sure their recruitment practices are compliant if they are to minimise the risk of disability discrimination claims.

Last updated 3 December 2010
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Ensure you don’t leave your firm with an unwanted legacy

AN ESSENTIAL part of running a business is negotiating the challenges that arise along the way.

Last updated 5 November 2010
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Don’t be left counting the cost over health and safety issues

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently published its figures for 2008/09 and they make interesting reading for those of us in business in the north west.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Facebook – friend or foe for firms?

Facebook and other social networking sites have re-defined the way in which we interact with our friends and colleagues.

Last updated 2 April 2010
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UK married couples pay most tax

Middle-income married couples pay a third more in tax than wedded couples in other countries, a report this week has revealed.

Last updated 12 February 2010
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Be aware of data dangers

Many entrepreneurs will have spent time thinking about new ways to develop their business.

Last updated 12 February 2010
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Make sure Valentine's Day pranks don't land you with a legal problem

This week sees the most romantic day of the year which may mean smiles and happiness for lovers young and old, but in the workplace, employers need to ensure stupid Cupids don’t get carried away with Valentine’s verve and land the business with a claim for sexual harassment.

Last updated 10 February 2010
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