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Online Video - Content That Gets You Noticed
Having video on your website will increase your search traffic — as Google paid $1.65 billion for Youtube it is hardly surprising that sites with video rank well in the SERPS (Search Engine Results Pages) read more
Cloud Computing Is Already Up There!
There’s nothing nebulous about Cloud Computing. It is a technological leap for the business world, and ready to be the next big thing. read more
NFC: challenges and opportunities for business
Near-field communication (NFC) technology bridges the physical and digital worlds, in a world where convenience is key, and users expect to be able to action tasks at the touch of a button. read more
Top Tax Tips For Your Shareholding Scheme
Tom Daltry offers some practical advice on how to deal with tax and your employees' share scheme. read more
Common Difficulties With Employment Related Securities Legislation And Shares
There are circumstances where it can be argued that an individual is acquiring shares in an entrepreneurial capacity or as a founder shareholder, rather than the opportunity to acquire the shares being offered in an employment capacity. In this case there is the potential for a charge under the Employment Related Securities (ERS) legislation. Some of the charging provisions most commonly encountered can be read about below. read more
Taxation Of Earnings - How Does It Work?
Tom Daltry looks at how taxation works when applied to employee shareholdings. read more
What Is The Problem With Issuing Shares To Employees?
Private companies, particularly those in a start-up or early stage development phase, will find it difficult to compete on salaries and benefit packages with bigger, established businesses. A key means of attracting talented individuals to work for private companies is often to offer the individual the opportunity to acquire a meaningful stake in the ownership of the company, with the potential for this to turn into a substantial monetary sum on a future exit. read more
Improving Employee Welfare for a Healthier Business
Physical and mental health problems need swift action; too often problems are left to linger. Companies from start-ups to multi-nationals need healthy and happy workforces — leading directly to increased profits. read more
Why Marketing Is A Load Of B****cks
The penny has finally dropped. Marketing is a load of b*****cks. Here's why read more
2012 – The Year That Social Media Became Exhausted
According to Mashable, 2012 is the year we exhaust social media. Hooray! read more