http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/ York Press /news/business/columnists/ en-gb Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:29:10 +0100 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:29:10 +0100 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.thepress.co.uk/resources/images/178952/?type=rsslogo http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/ http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/4414028.Chamber_comment/?ref=rss The Think Tank Centre for Cities recently produced the report York: Prioritising Prosperity, looking at how the city can take advantage of its unique strengths. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:41:54 +0100 b652be66b4127d8e287721b89da3d101 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/4413912.Re_employing_when_the_green_shoots_show/?ref=rss ARE WE seeing the green shoots of economic recovery? We are told that new buyer enquiries in the housing market increased for the sixth consecutive month in April to the highest figure for almost a decade. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:13:10 +0100 8809e907bd3a6a53e0d2f2dda5ece6c0 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/4342698.Chamber_comment/?ref=rss MANY businesses are finding the current economic conditions a struggle. Therefore, never has there been a better time to have Chamber membership. Tue, 05 May 2009 11:23:00 +0100 d49f6ad2a8735d2edb463be06d41eeaa http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/4342485.Be_sure_you_don___t_discriminate/?ref=rss CLAIMS of unlawful discrimination at work are becoming increasingly reported in the national press, highlighting the many varied grounds upon which such claims can be based. Tue, 05 May 2009 10:34:49 +0100 8841e74ad587618da35521d270a4c629 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/4272732.Take_care_when_reducing_hours/?ref=rss INCREASINGLY the news is filled with dire financial forecasts, warning that businesses of all sizes are at risk. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:00:33 +0100 e17495989adba44a8827c20a1f39d677 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/4272660.Chamber_comment/?ref=rss Our members tell us that they believe the Government’s attempts to aid business recovery lacks focus and clear direction towards growth and stability. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:49:07 +0100 a4b0dd650457c4a97555f25d26a9cd58 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/4096976.Chamber_comment/?ref=rss IN this column, instead of my usual comment about the economy, I thought I would report some good news about our annual dinner. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:39:29 +0000 0099262977995ed09822a4505674e202 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/4096620.Covenants_that_can_protect_your_business/?ref=rss IT is a question perhaps too many employers are asking nowadays as they are forced to “let go” of key staff. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:13:53 +0000 6c5dabf363c7b1ebef2deb7c8d3f05d3 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/4043593.Ask_your_chamber/?ref=rss If you have picked up any newspaper recently you will have read how jobs are being cut, investment is being shelved, and our high streets are set to fail at any moment. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:08:13 +0000 cd4c0f0f13ec645d86fb9207fe2c638c http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/4043285.Negotiating_the_redundancy_minefield/?ref=rss WITH the economic downturn showing no signs of improving, what do you need to do if you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having to make redundancies? Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:44:45 +0000 1dadb1675787445f23c14f76814f866a http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/3941930.Employment_Law___Maternity_leave__childcare_help/?ref=rss MANY employers provide childcare vouchers in return for an employee relinquishing part of their salary. But what happens to childcare vouchers during maternity leave? Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:59:10 +0000 87e574b3321c7f059f9ddbb6408a265a http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/3816482.How_to_protect_your_business_from_bad_health/?ref=rss OWNING and running a business takes up a significant part of a person’s life and is often central to their family’s finances and lifestyle. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:11:34 +0000 c88756dd16e5b110fe7c0019eca9205c http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/3734171.It_s_time_to_build_up_your_cash_reserves/?ref=rss THE press and TV continue to paint a gloomy picture of the credit crunch and predict there's worse to come. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:33:40 +0100 cf11911e4a025601e19639dbe10e230f http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/3734085.Act_now_on_third_party_discrimation/?ref=rss PERHAPS the most significant change made in The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (Amendment) Regulations 2008, which came into force on April 6, was to allow employees to claim against employers for harassment or other acts of discrimination committed against them at work by a non-employee third party. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:02:17 +0100 62bbc23f15684f852df71157c4173ecd http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/3639694.Employ_the_specialists_to_avoid_risks/?ref=rss AS BUSINESSES begin to feel the effects of the economic downturn and brace themselves for the prospects of recession, there has never been a more important time for your company to be protected from avoidable risks. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:26:55 +0100 d467d2a613508b9be00a4fd23867bf1e http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/3639648.Don___t_concede_a_penalty_to_the_taxman/?ref=rss Not MORE penalties! No, not the deciding factor in a football match, but the impact of HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) new penalty regime for incorrect tax returns. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:17:52 +0100 c35c30edb0f61caceb8f47f661075314 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/3571513.Tax_impact_on_shares/?ref=rss ONE OF the more surprising and far reaching implications resulting from the changes to the capital gains tax rules in April has been the impact on share options and shares for employees. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:38:16 +0100 ce70c3d948793b125853b5fa73adc3e4 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/2314814.Corporate_talk__The_changes_explained/?ref=rss WITH effect from October 1, 2008, company acquisitions may become simpler and to some extent cheaper. October 1 is the date that the changes to the rules on Financial Assistance set out in the Companies Act 2006 will be implemented. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:07:00 +0100 a0f0f4ab6865f5d7d29470dcfbd1c6e1 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/2314808.Find_the_silver_lining_in_every_cloud/?ref=rss It may not be all plain sailing ahead, but savvy bosses who chart their future course now are more likely to be making waves than battling against them. RICHARD BOSWORTH, Harrogate chairman of Vistage International, reveals more. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:04:00 +0100 d8f8e88d9b806e5ea6103dfb37c09c21 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/business/columnists/2249852.Making_the_most_of_future_talent/?ref=rss FEW initiatives benefit the world of commerce better than a supply of good-quality new enterprises. Tue, 06 May 2008 14:21:00 +0100 09abab9cfc067e5f956c600c094d1d13