What's new: just published resources

What's new?
What's new: just published resources


Wickes launches Tradebuilder website
Tradesmen get a helping hand with this new business information portal

An overview of the national business support services available to you
Changes from November 2011
Taking on a new member of staff? - Use our new and improved interactive tools
Civil unrest guidance for businesses - Advice on dealing with the ongoing situation
Public disorder - Support for business: Written ministerial statement by the Rt Hon Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
New Contracts Finder service available - Find public sector procurement tender and contract documents
Incorporate online with Companies House - Use this simple, new service to incorporate a private limited company online
Business awards finder - Search our new database for business recognition awards that could boost your business' profile
Managing financial difficulty - Read our new guidance on your options and obligations
Tools Directory - Interactive tools to help you run your business
What's new: advice and support


Keeping Connected Business Challenge
Innovative services ideas for older adults

Climate change adaptation survey
Find out about changes to business support on climate change adaptation
Advertise a job vacancy with Jobcentre Plus - Post your job vacancies for free on Jobcentre Plus using Employer Direct online
Getting started in business - Details of upcoming features to help you when starting up
Drought measures - Find out about the current water status in your region
Phasing out the default retirement age - The law on age and retirement changed on 6 April 2011
The Regional Growth Fund - Find out about the opportunities this new fund offers to businesses
Business health check for growth - Get a free business performance review with an independent business adviser
Business Advice Open Days - Meet experts who can advise on all aspects of starting up and running a business
Help for businesses - Use our guides and tools to find advice and support during this challenging economic climate
Countdown Bulletins - Issue 3 now available: Abolition of contracting out on a Defined Contribution basis (June 2011) - Opens in a new window
What's new: regulations and your business

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Paper tax returns for 2010-11 must reach HMRC by midnight on Monday 31 October 2011

October 2011 regulation changes
Find out how October's regulation changes affect your business
Important changes to Operator Licensing - New EU Regulations come into force on 4 December 2011
Intrastat returns: important changes - Businesses providing Intrastat returns to HMRC need to act on this information
New Self Assessment penalties for late filing and late payment - Find out if the new rules may apply to you
Competition law - New guidelines for businesses
Red Tape Challenge now focusing on employment-related law - Have your say on the regulations that affect your business
Regulation updates - Keep track of regulation changes affecting small business with our at-a-glance guidance
Your Type of Business - Find summaries of regulations, licences, British and European standards and contacts for your business
What's new: latest government campaigns & announcements


New opportunities to do business with Government
Prompt payment passed to SME sector

Enabling the Transition to a Green Economy
The government's new publication on improving sustainability
Waste Review published - Find out how the government's recent Waste Review could affect your business
Every Business Commits - Find out about a new responsibility deal between the Government and business
Updates to the Solutions for Business portfolio - The government has made changes to further streamline support for businesses
StartUp Britain - Government and major business support worth £1,500 available for every start up business
Bigger, Better Business - New programme for business improvement and support
What's new: in the workplace


DSA online services
How to use these ADI services
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Approved driving instructors (ADI) online services video - Opens in a new window
Watch this video to learn more about the DSA's online services
Cutting employment red tape - Government commits to further employment law review
Have your say on R&D Tax credits - Government launches further R&D Tax Credits consultation
Train to Gain service closes - The government is closing the Train to Gain service
Rugby World Cup 2011 - Help for employers
Leadership and Management Advisory Service - Access funding of up to £1,000 to develop senior leaders' skills
Statutory payment rates - Find out the current rates of statutory sick, maternity, paternity adoption pay
New 'Clearkit' - Guidance for employers on recruiting and retaining disabled people
What's new: developing your business


Online marketing - a cost-effective approach
Find out how online marketing can help you reach customers in a cost-effective way

Managing IT risks in your business
Ensure that you have the right business processes in place
Company name and trade mark checker - Use our tool to search for available names and trade marks for your business
Budget


Budget 2011
How the Budget will affect your business

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