Sometimes, when running your business, you know that the time has come to update your website. For me, I knew the hardest part was going to be finding someone who understood how our membership directory works and how Facebook groups work, as our business directory is an extension of our 5 Facebook business groups. It […]
ARLA Propertymark has thrown its weight behind a new dispute resolution service as a quicker and less expensive alternative to court action to resolve tenancy disputes. In a statement Propertymark praised the work of its letting agent members to prevent and resolve disputes by setting out clear expectations and information as well as holding
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🌿 So I’ve been thinking about this second job MP discussion. When I started this networking group and the subsequent Laurel Leaf directory, I was still working as a Personal Trainer, Ante & Post Natal Exercise Specialist & Pilates Instructor (my career for over 25 years). It became impossible to run two businesses properly and
In March 2020 at the onset of the pandemic, I gave a warning and prediction about how the COVID-19 could affect children’s vision. Unfortunately, some of these predictions have come true. The lockdown meant that millions of children had been forced into lockdown and continue their education remotely. The reduced outdoor time and increased indoor
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Rishi Sunak announced his third Budget as Chancellor of Exchequer to Parliament on Wednesday, 27th October. Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Budget 2021 speech to the House of Commons today – a fiscal approach designed to prepare the UK for an “age of optimism” in the post-Covid-19 economy. Nevertheless, Mr. Sunak sounded a note of
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Over the years I have advised a number of business owners on their finances. I have noticed that many of these business owners are so busy running their businesses they are missing out on opportunities to use their business as a financial planning tool. In this article I identify two powerful, and often overlooked, ways
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“No Jab, No Job” – Human Rights Issue or Discrimination on grounds of Philosophical Belief? I recently came across this paper which sums up where we are now. Like everything else the way forward is unclear a lot will depend on how tribunals interpret the equality act or if the government forces the issue as
The Best Independent and Grammar Schools in North London One of the most difficult decisions to make about your child’s education will be deciding what school your child will attend after their primary education. Choosing the right secondary school will impact your child GCSE grades, their A level grades and ultimately what university your child
Lack of Fuel Help my employee is stuck because they can’t fill their car up and can’t get into work. The current petrol disruption has put great strain on employees ability to get to work and in some cases to carry out their normal duties. At present it is unclear when this situation will be
As an employer, UK National Insurance is a tax that is paid based on the amount you pay your employees and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) go into a state pot, which is used to fund certain state benefits and public sector services. As an employer, UK National Insurance is a tax that is paid based
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