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You've booked the table and someone's already asking about the deposit. Before you file the receipt, here's the plain-English version of the £150-per-head staff party exemption, who counts towards it, and what to keep so nobody is guessing at tax return time.
If you were out of action for three weeks, could anyone else keep the lights on? Here's the paperwork, dates and contact details to pull together in one sitting, how to store it without creating a security headache, and why it needs a look-over twice a year.
A new client wants assurances about data protection, and you do not have a compliance team. This practical afternoon MOT covers the essentials — data mapping, privacy notices, lawful bases, retention and subject access requests — so you can fix the common gaps before the contract lands.
Renewal letters tend to arrive at the worst possible moment. This practical 20-minute check helps UK small-business owners spot underinsurance, review turnover and stock changes, and ask their broker the right questions before signing again.
Chasing invoices is nobody's favourite job. But the right clauses, a firm-but-friendly escalation email, and a bit of statutory backup can make late payers a rarity. Here's what UK freelancers and small firms need to know.