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Wilby Ltd's Will Morris urges action on first aid

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NOW may be a good time to review many things, including the provision of first aid in our workplaces.

Investec Wealth & Investment's Simon Kaye credits the European Central Bank

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SINCE the beginning of December, financial markets have been exhibiting much more healthy vital signs.

Chadwick Lawrence's Neil Wilson reviews employment law changes

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE Government’s review of existing employment law legislation and the launch of its “red tape challenge” has resulted in a number of changes aimed at assisting businesses and boosting economic recovery.

HSBC's Jill Hague urges firms to keep eye on China’s currency

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BRITAIN has recently said it will partner with Hong Kong to develop the City of London as a major offshore centre of trade in China’s yuan (Renminbi) currency.

Wheawill & Sudworth's Colin Barratt reviews tax allowances

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AS we approach the end of another tax year, there is still time before the April 5 deadline to review our affairs to ensure that we are obtaining the maximum benefits of available allowances and reliefs.

Business Profile: Success Unbridled's Heidi Dawson

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

YOU could say its an occupational hazard!

Wilby Ltd's Mark Dalton considers likely health and safety changes for 2012

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

There are likely to be some changes to health and safety legislation in 2012 affecting all businesses and self-employed people.

Investec Wealth & Investment's Simon Kaye assesses the prospects for 2012

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The year 2011 has drawn to a close with most Investors more than happy to consign the year to the history books.

HSBC's Jill Hague on expansion in 2012

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:56:00 GMT

THOUGH the current economic environment in the UK is still proving challenging to some, HSBC has continued to offer lending support to strong, viable enterprises that can demonstrate well-defined management in conjunction with a considered forward- thinking business plan.

Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors' Neil Wilson reviews sick pay rules

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THERE have been a number of case law decisions over the past couple of years dealing with the position relating to holiday pay for sick workers.

Fantastic Media's JP Morgan on how to get the most from your marketing spend

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SMALL businesses often leave marketing planning to the last minute and then are left scrambling to attract customers when times are tough.

Wheawill and Sudworth's Colin Barratt takes a look at ISAs

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WITH interest rates at an all time low and inflation remaining at around 5% it is difficult for savers to get any meaningful return on their savings, but the use of tax-efficient investment can help.

Eastwood and Partners' Karen Wynard looks at the public sector pensions changes

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

AS you may have seen on the television and read in the newspapers, public sector pension schemes are currently the subject of calls for radical reform, largely because of the increasing cost to the public purse of funding these schemes.

Wilby Ltd's Mark Dalton on making the Christmas lights that bit safer

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:24:00 GMT

ACCIDENT statistics from previous years indicate that 80,000 people will go to their local A&E departments over the 12 days of Christmas.

Investec's Simon Kaye on the US committee that's not all that super

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:23:00 GMT

THE bipartisan US congressional super committee – established in August by President Obama following the debt ceiling debate and mandated to find a minimum of $1,200bn in budget savings over the next 10 years to put the US government on a firmer financial footing – failed last week to reach an agreement.

Neil Wilson, employment lawyer at Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors considers changes to employment law

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE Government has announced proposals to “shake up” employment laws in the UK and a consultation exercise will now be launched seeking the views of employees and businesses.

Jill Hague, HSBC area commercial director for Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield takes part in Regional Growth Fund project

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LAST month, HSBC announced that it was participating in the Government’s Regional Growth Fund.

Austin Kemp’s Jonatham James warns of the cost of going to law

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GOING to law can be a very expensive hobby.

Fantastic Media’s Gary Pattison on tradition v trendy when it comes to advertising

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GOOGLE has unquestionably changed the face of marketing and is invaluable in driving website traffic.

Eastwood & Partners' Karen Wynard warns of HM Revenue & Customs cracking down on pension schemes

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

RECENTLY there has been a spate of websites and newspaper advertisements offering access to 50% of a person’s pension fund by way of a “loan” – even if the individual is under the age of 55.