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Introduction To Effective Copy Writing

Introduction To Effective Copy Writing

What is 'Effective copy writing' well, effective copy writing is how you wow and show your customers that you are the brand to choose and use instead of your competitors, All your competitors will claim to be different to each other, but do you know something, that...

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Why Should You Use LinkedIn? And Who is it for?

Why Should You Use LinkedIn? And Who is it for?

Why should you use LinkedIn? It's simple really; LinkedIn is a social media platform created by professionals for professionals. It enables you to show off your skills, your work history, and any experiences you may have had through volunteering, or through life....

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How to Use LinkedIn as the Perfect Marketing Tool

How to Use LinkedIn as the Perfect Marketing Tool

Use your profile as self-promotion tool Use a professional and appropriate profile image and remember to keep all information relevant and up to date. This is essential, If not the most important thing on this list! Imagine connecting with someone you see as a...

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How not to use Google+ as a Marketing Tool

How not to use Google+ as a Marketing Tool

Google+, although it may be a newcomer to the social media world, has really taken off as a service. However, it does already have its fair share of taboo's or what not to do's, so today, we're going to have a look at 7 of these: Forgetting to Mention people - When...

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Financial Planning for Individuals

Financial Planning for Individuals

This guide looks at how financial planning can help you realise your goals for you and your family Consistent financial planning is essential to growing your wealth and building your financial security. A plan that is on course to meet your expectations in later life...

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Paying Dividends

Paying Dividends

Everything you should know about paying dividends Dividends are payments made by a company to the shareholders if it has made enough profit.  For the very small owner/manager business, dividends will form the bulk of their income and so must be managed carefully. The...

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No more NICs for Employees under 21

No more NICs for Employees under 21

If you employ anyone under 21 years old you will no longer have to pay Class 1 secondary National Insurance contributions on earnings up to the new Upper Secondary Threshold (UST) for those employees. The employee will still continue to pay employee NICs. This change...

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Travel Subsistence and Overnight Expenses

Travel Subsistence and Overnight Expenses

Travel subsistence is often a very grey area within HMRCs rules and regulations so it is important to understand exactly what you can reclaim without incurring a tax penalty. These should be carried out in the same manner as any other expense claim which means this...

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Flat Rate VAT Scheme

Flat Rate VAT Scheme

The flat rate VAT scheme is designed to reduce the cost of complying with VAT obligations by simplifying the way small businesses calculate their VAT. Designed to save time and money - but could it work for you? Read on to find out more. How does the flat rate VAT...

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Plastic Fantastic – Company Credit Cards

Plastic Fantastic – Company Credit Cards

Many banks will set you up with a company credit card when you set up your business bank account, others will make you wait until you have been in business long enough to establish a credit record before allowing you to apply for business credit cards. They can be a...

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