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ACAS
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| General advisory service for employers and employees, on all aspects of employment legislation. |
Business Link
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| Practical advice for small businesses. Also a good source of information regarding Business Startup Grants. |
Barclays Bank
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| Specialist banking advice and services to business and personal customers. This link takes you directly to the online banking system. |
Company Car Benefit Calculator
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THIS CALCULATOR SHOWS THE TAX COST OF HAVING A COMPANY IN THE CURRENT TAX YEAR, 2008/2009.
The tax you pay is based on the CO2 emissions of the car. This calculator shows the tax you should pay in most cases. There are more complex rules for cars powered by other fuels or where there is no engine capacity and for cars registered prior to 5 April 1998. |
Car Mileage Allowance Calculator
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| Where you use your own car for business, you may be able to claim tax free approved mileage allowances. (Fixed Pofits Car Scheme). The calculator below gives you an idea of how much you could claim. |
Car Fuel Benefit Calculator
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When an employer fuel for private use in a company car, a taxable benefit will arise. The same percentage is used to calculate the car benefit charge - linked to the CO2 emissions - is used to calculate the fuel benefit.
The taxable amount is not the cost of the petrol itself and the question that must be asked is "Do I use enough petrol to justify the tax on fuel benefit?" |
Working From Home Tax Allowances Calculator
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There are strict criteria for claiming expenses in respect of working from home.
Once you are satisfied that you would be able to make a valid claim, the next step is to use this calculator to tell you the amount you may be able to claim. |
Gross / Net Interest & Dividend Calculator
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When a bank or building society pays interest on an account, it is usually credited after tax is deducted. When a share dividend is paid, it is subject to a tax credit before you get it.
This investment calculator will work out how much the actual income was, and how much tax you paid on it. |
National Insurance Online Calculator
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| As with the PAYE calculator, this is an automated online tool designed to calculate National Insurance Contributions for both contracted out and non contracted out employees, including directors. |
PAYE Online Tax Calculator
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| Inland Revenue online PAYE calculator, Allows you to enter basic details, including tax code, period of pay, gross pay to date etc and calculates the PAYE charge thereon. |
4Networking
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| 4Networking is a national networking organisation, running vibrant breakfast meetings and a thriving online community. 4N is the second largest organisation of it's type in the UK, and has significantly benefited our business. Why not come along as our guest at either Telford, Shrewsbury or Redditch? |
Angels Den
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| Angels Den offers a service for two types of people: those who are trying to obtain business funding and small business finance – and those private investors (the business angels ) looking for exciting business ideas to invest in. |
Blogger
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This blogging tool allows you to set up your own personal or business blog.
This is the tool that we used to set up our own blog. |
BT Openzone
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| Amongst other things, this site provides a directory and map of all the local Wi-Fi hot spots within a specified area, for those of you wishing to log on whilst out and about. |
The Carbon Trust
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| Providing CO2 footprint advice, the Carbon Trust's aim is to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon technologies. |
Chamber of Commerce
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| Provides advice and a wide variety of services to member businesses who subscribe. |
Citizens Advice Bureau
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| Personal advisory service, covering all aspects of consumer rights and debt management. |
Companies House
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| Government department, dealing with formation and administration of limited companies. |
Enterprise Nation
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| Web site, which is free to join, geared specifically towards budding entrepreneurs, looking to start a business from home, or to grow an existing small business. The site includes tips and guidance on all aspects of setting up a business from home. |
Experian
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| Credit reference agency, for checking credit ratings for both ourselves and our business contacts. |
Green Works
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| This site was established in order to protect the environment by re-directing second hand office office furniture to organisations, and away from land fill. |
H M Revenue & Customs
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| The Inland Revenue (Tax) and Customs & Excise (VAT) have now merged into one body. (H M Revenue & Customs). This web site contains information, advice and downloadable forms on all aspects of personal and company taxation, VAT and import / export excise and duties. It also covers Child Tax Credits, Working Tax Credits and similar benefits. Everything you need is available at the click of a button (provided you have a degree in advanced accounting and a spare couple of weeks!!!) |
HSE
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| Health & Safety Executive. For advice on all health & safety issues. |
Insolvency Service
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| Government department, dealing in all aspects of bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation and redundancy. |
iStock Photo
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| Stock photo shop, providing royalty free images, including photographs, vector images, flash files and videos. |
J4b Grants
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| This site provides information on available grants and business funding, including European grants, UK Government grants and other sources of funding for your business. |
Lime One Legal Consultants & Legal Documents Online
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Lime One provides legal advice and agreements, at high speed, to all types of businesses. When your business is faced with a legal problem, you don’t need to wait for an appointment with Lime One.
All you need to do is call to receive same day legal advice, via their pay as you go service options. |
National Legal Services Shropshire
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| NLS are a specialist legal service, focusing, primarily, on wills, trust and inheritance tax planning. Not got a will yet? It''s quicker and easier tha you might think, and can avoid a huge amount of hassle in the long term. |
Planning Portal
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| The Planning Portal is the UK Government's online planning and building regulations resource for England and Wales. You can use this site to learn about planning and building regulations, apply for planning permission, find out about development near you, appeal against a decision and research government policy. |
Skype
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| Skype is an online Voice Over Internet Protocol and instant messaging tool. Make calls from your computer — free to other people on Skype and cheap to phones and mobiles around the world. |
Online Tax Credits Questionaire
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| This link takes you directly to the Inland Revenue Online Questionaire. Enter your details as they are requested, and it will advise you if you qualify, and give you an indication as to how much you are likely to be eligible for. If you're not sure whether you can claim (and you may be surprised how many people are entitled to these benefits) then this link is definately worth a look. |
your Business Channel
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This site is packed with business content and advice, in video format.
It offers 'ready to go' web TV services, featuring the world's best business experts. |
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