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Property chaos hits small firms

A government tax on empty commercial premises is threatening small firms on many levels

Small businesses could be hit hard by a government tax on empty commercial outlets that is forcing many developers to cease work on new developments and knock down existing buildings.

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Act now on compulsory pensions

Small business owners should act now to avoid a sharp rise in payroll costs come 2012

Staff benefits that save you money

How ignoring childcare vouchers and other benefits is costing you money

Understanding your pension duties

All but the very smallest business must provide access to pensions, whether through a stakeholder or company scheme

How do you reward staff?

Tinkering with pay and benefits could confuse and demotivate staff, the CIPD warns

How tax changes will hit your retirement

The Federation of Small Businesses has warned that thousands of entrepreneurs will have less money than they thought to retire on after the rate of capital gains tax on business sales was increased to 18%

Can you afford compulsory pensions?

New research shows that 15% of companies are worried about their ability to foot the bill for compulsory pensions but, with many more burying their head in the sand, the real figure should be far higher

Small firms ‘need pensions help’

The government’s white paper on pensions could be scuppered by ‘unintended consequences’ while small companies will struggle to cope with the new system, the CBI warns

Is it time to review staff pensions?

The gap between pension schemes offered by larger companies and smaller rivals looks set to grow, with many small firms scaling down operations

A whole new world

After months of speculation, controversy and disappointment, the biggest changes to the UK’s pension system in 100 years are now in place. Andrew Moody examines what it means for you

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