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SMEs ‘unaware’ of WEEE regulations

Many SMEs are still unaware of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) legislation a year after it was issued, claims new research.

Office & home working

What do landfill regulation changes mean for you?

New rules governing the landfilling of non-hazardous waste came into force on 30 October 2007 as the final change under the Landfill Directive. So what do the changes mean for your business?

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Comsumer Credit Act 2006

If your firm is one of the 100,000-plus firms that holds a Consumer Credit Act Licence in the UK, and you have not already taken steps to prepare for the new rules you will be in danger of breaking the law after 6th April 2007, and could face costs of up to £100,000.

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Reducing the complexity of taxation regulations

Chancellor Gordon Brown made his Budget speech today to the House of Commons. During recent Budgets the Chancellor has announced initiatives to reduce the complexity of taxation regulations but progress has been limited.

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How to comply with green laws

By law, small businesses have many environmental responsibilities but a great deal of them have little or no idea what they are. However, a free online assessment tool aims to help keep small firms on the right side of environmental legislation.

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Noise regulations now in force

On 6 April 2006, the new Control of Noise at Work Regulations were introduced, meaning that small business owners must be much more aware of how noise in the workplace affects their employees.

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New wave of waste rules

If you're under the impression that the phrase 'hazardous waste' only refers to toxic chemicals and industrial pollutants then you're in for a shock.

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How to comply with legislation

Over three-quarters of Britain's small businesses are not confident that they are complying with mounting legislation, according to research from information technology supplier Dell.

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Changes to distance selling rules

The Government has announced changes to the rules on distance selling, with the aim of helping small businesses save time and money.

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Keep on the right side of environmental laws

A website has been launched to help small businesses comply with environmental legislation.

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Environmental legislation self-help site Net Regs launched

Help is finally at hand for Scottish and Northern Irish SMEs that are having difficulty understanding and implementing the burgeoning environmental legislation in the UK.

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Why you need a business bank account

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5 things every small business owner needs to know before starting

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How to create good cashflow habits

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How to keep your small business safe online

Here's how Security Service Edge from Vodafone can help to protect your SME from ever-increasing cyber threats