Business Advice in association with Burnetts Solicitors

In these difficult times, watch out for rise in sluggish payers

Published 5 December 2008

Sm doun11 JUDGING by the recent increase in instructions to our debt recovery department, a growing number of businesses are now experiencing sluggish payers.

An impact on all of us

Published 28 October 2008

N o matter who you are or where you are you are you can’t escape the ‘Credit Crunch’. The current economic downturn is having an impact on all of us, and even the super wealthy can’t hide from it.

Beware! Don’t use a tip as a top-up for an employee’s wage

Published 7 October 2008

THE Government has announced its intention to amend the law so that tips can no longer count towards payment of the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

Take an employee’s depression seriously or count the legal cost

Published 5 September 2008

EMPLOYERS may be counting the cost after the House of Lords’ recent ruling that a company was liable for the suicide of a depressed employee.

In a market of falling property prices landlords may be thinking this is an opportunity to bag a bargain. If you’re contemplating becoming a landlord for the first time you may also be wondering if this is the ideal moment to get on the ladder.

CN Group Business Awards 2008: The winners

Business Awards - new composite Cumbria’s business community shrugged off the financial crisis to turn out in force for the county’s most prestigious business awards. WITH SLIDESHOW, VIDEOS AND FULL LIST OF WINNERS

How breaches of contract can carry unforeseen consequences

Published 18 August 2008

A misspelling of a bull's name cost a firm £68,000 in damages. Burnetts Dispute Resolution Department looks at what businesses can do to protect themselves.

It’s good to talk to employees as long as you heed new laws

Published 17 June 2008

Fresh regulations have made informing staff more complicated, writes Hazel Phillips of Burnetts Solicitors.

Energy efficiency ratings will be a must for commercial property

Published 6 June 2008

EUROPEAN legislation is driving further reform in the commercial property sector.

Clear signals to staff can avoid mobile phone problems at work

Published 6 April 2008

It's more important than ever to be clear about what rules you have for employees use of mobile phones, writes Jane Stronach, of Burnetts Solicitors.

Ignoring illegal working laws is a passport to a heavy fine

Published 6 April 2008

Employers should be aware that new legislation on illegal working covers more than just migrant workers, warns Joanne Stronach, of Burnetts Solicitors.