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"I have discovered that a senior manager in my firm has misled us about his qualifications and education. What should I do?"
"I’ve recently taken on two new members of staff, but I’m worried they may be working illegally"
"I want to increase my firm's productivity as our costs are increasing but my profit line isn't"
"Last week, one of our machinists was quite badly injured when he caught an item of clothing in one of the machines. He spent a couple of nights in hospital and is still off work. Our insurers insist we notify the Health and Safety Executive. Do I need to do this?"
"I have been approached by two members of staff saying that their manager has started to bully them and their colleagues. What should I do?"
"Can you give me some general advice about choosing computers and IT equipment for my small business?"
"How do I know if I'm complying with Health & Safety regulations?"
"How do I go about establishing a brand for my business?"
"Do I need an accountant for my business?"
"What expenses can I claim running a business?"
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Business Link (East Midlands)
Companies House
Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform
Department for Work & Pensions (Employers)
The Health & Safety Executive
HM Revenue & Customs (Business)
HM Revenue & Customs (Employers)
Information Commissioner (Data protection for business)
Office for National Statistics
The Institute of Chartered Accountants (find a Chartered Accountant)
The Institute of Directors
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