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Tips at work do not count towards the National Minimum Wage - tips and tax, what your employer has to do, advice and help, cash in hand payments
If you get tips at work they do not count towards the National Minimum…
You have to pay Income Tax on any tips you get, and may have to pay…
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
Once your business is established and you’re making a profit on the…
Growing your business, whether through increased sales or improved…
How you go about increasing sales depends on your circumstances and how…
One way of finding new customers for your products and services is by…
If you’re looking to grow your business by improving your products and…
If you’re planning to develop new products and services, you should test…
As your business expands, you’ll need more capacity to produce or provide…
Business mentors can help you develop your ideas for growth by sharing…
Even the best-run business can face unexpected challenges and solvency issues. It's important you recognise the signs and understand your duties as a director.
This page provides support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) on bidding for government contracts.
This guide covers the process to restore a company name to the Register of Companies.
How to get scientific advice about your licence application from MHRA, including: submitting a request, your meeting with MHRA, fees.
Running a limited company - including directors' responsibilities, company annual returns, reporting company changes and how to take money out of a limited company
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How to carry out a flood risk assessment so that you can complete your planning application.
Crime and fraud issues in international trade: theft of goods, money laundering, cyber crime, employee fraud, infringement of intellectual property.
Company turnaround or business recovery is a specialised service.
What you can do to avoid insolvency.
What you can consider doing if your company is in financial difficulty.
Help and guidance for limited company directors.
Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points.
The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, as today the Code of Practice is published and laid before Parliament. The new Code of Practice will protect the tips of more than 2 million workers giving...
What to do if you think you've spotted a scam pretending to be from Companies House, and examples of scam emails, letters and telephone calls.
Submissions related to human medicines need to be submitted directly to the MHRA.
How to protect your company from scams and fraud and how to report it.
What company benefits you pay tax on - including company cars, low-interest loans and accommodation, and what company benefits are tax-free, such as childcare
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