The Press - York

Relationships that can turn sour

2:40pm Tuesday 2nd March 2010

“Our eyes met across the photocopier and I realised it was love at first sight” No this isn’t the start of my latest romantic novel but a reminder that many personal relationships start in the workplace.

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Chamber comment

2:21pm Tuesday 2nd March 2010

At our recent forum we invited members to discuss procurement policy and it was obvious that this is an extremely important issue.

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When you lose capacity

11:44am Tuesday 2nd March 2010

IT IS a harsh fact of life that an increasing number of people lose their mental capabilities as they get older and recent estimates suggest that one in three people are likely to suffer from some form of dementia.

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The advantage of getting it in writing

12:24pm Tuesday 2nd February 2010

IS A written contract of employment really necessary? Well, legally, no. A contract of employment is a legal agreement between an employer and an employee and can be either verbal or in writing.

Taxing time after death

11:21am Tuesday 2nd February 2010

THE bad news is that when someone dies, their estate may be subject to Inheritance Tax and the rate at which it is levied is 40 per cent, one of the highest tax rates around.

Chamber comment

11:18am Tuesday 2nd February 2010

York businesses optimistic for year ahead Last week’s GDP figures revealed that the country is finally out of the recession, with reports of economic growth for the first time in two years – even if it was a rather meagre 0.1%.

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A new year brings new legislation

11:54am Tuesday 12th January 2010

WITH 2009 being the most difficult of years for many businesses we look forward with renewed hope that 2010 will bring new opportunities and economic recovery.

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Where there is no will, but a need

11:12am Tuesday 12th January 2010

GENERALLY, people are free to leave their property in their will as they think fit. It’s called the freedom of testamentary disposition.

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Where there’s a will there’s peace of mind

10:41am Wednesday 2nd December 2009

WHEN a person dies, having left a will, they will usually have appointed an executor. The advantage of having an executor is that there is somebody who can act immediately to sort out urgent matters and, also, to deal with personal affairs.

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The trouble with going to a tribunal

10:29am Wednesday 2nd December 2009

The main problem with taking a claim to an employment tribunal, for either party, is the risk of losing the case; not only the financial cost, which can run in to thousands, but the associated damage to your name, your reputation and, to a certain degree, your integrity or brand image.

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Chamber comment

12:37pm Tuesday 1st December 2009

AT THE chamber we know that in order to make your business better we need to ensure that our members have access to the key influencers in British business and politics.

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Can you retire employees at the age of 65?

3:31pm Tuesday 3rd November 2009

The answer (for now) is ‘yes’. In the recent case known as the “Heyday Challenge”, the High Court has decided that the UK’s Default Retirement Age (DRA) of 65 is still lawful.

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Chamber comment

12:24pm Tuesday 3rd November 2009

At the Chamber we want to know what you think about the issues in your local area. We believe that is important that all of our members have the opportunity to voice their opinions and their chance to shape local policy.

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There’s more to web development than just web development

11:58am Tuesday 1st September 2009

“50% of our marketing budget is wasted - but we don’t know which 50%”.

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Chamber comment

11:50am Tuesday 1st September 2009

York’s tourism industry has had a fantastic summer! Local hotels and tourist attractions are reporting an increase in visitor numbers from last year as more and more Brits are deciding to take their summer holidays within the British Isles in what is becoming known as a ‘staycation’.

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Getting prepared to meet up with your bank manager

11:34am Tuesday 1st September 2009

THIS column is the second of a series aimed at providing businesses with an awareness of sources of funding and financial support – and how to access it.

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