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Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV
You must follow rules on data protection if your business stores or uses…
You must keep any data you collect on staff secure - lock paper records in…
You must be able to justify monitoring staff at work, which could include:…
If your business uses CCTV, you must register your details with the…
For more information and advice: read the Information Commissioner’s…
Running a business from home - insurance, business rates, expenses, tax allowances
Use a simpler calculation to work out income tax for your vehicle, home and business premises expenses
Simplified expenses are a way of calculating some of your business…
Calculate your vehicle expenses using a flat rate for mileage instead of…
Calculate your allowable expenses using a flat rate based on the hours you…
A small number of businesses use their business premises as their home,…
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
Starting a food business
Business rates are charged on most non-domestic properties - who has to pay, how your rates are calculated, getting a revaluation, what to do if your premises change.
Guidance and tax advice for businesses, sole traders and limited companies, including how to set up, your responsibilities and how to get help with your taxes.
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court.
Guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats.
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