Crime costs small firms £3,000 a year
A new report, 'Localism and tackling crimes against business', shows that more than two-thirds of small small have been the victim of crime over the past year costing them up to £3,000. The FSB is calling for the Government, local authorities and the police to step up so that small businesses have the confidence to report crimes. Read the
press release and the
report.
PAYE tax calculations
HMRC has started sending out letters to let you know if you have paid too much or too little tax for the year's 2008-9 and 2009-10. HMRC has written guidance for employers and employees to answer any questions you may have. Read the guidance.
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Firms keen to go green but need financial support so they don't go into the red
In a new report, 'Making sense of going green - small businesses and low carbon economy', the FSB calls on the Government to expand the current loan scheme for small businesses and provide incentives for firms to green their buildings to help achieve the UK's carbon emission reduction targets. Read the
press release and view the
report.
Micro firms must be exempt from pension ticking time bomb
Responding to the Government's consultation, 'Government review of automatic enrolment', the FSB is calling for micro firms - those with 10 employees or less - to be exempt from the automatic enrolment pension scheme due to come into force in 2012 to remove the regulatory and financial burden. Read the press release and the consultation response.
Reform maternity and paternity leave
In a new report 'Flexible working: small business solutions', the FSB is calling for a reform of statutory maternity and paternity pay to give small firms clarity over employee's family leave. The FSB also proposes major reforms to childcare and flexible working. Read the press release and the report.