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An Introductory workshop demonstrating the practical business applications of NLP ( Neuro Linguistic Programming ) After the difficulties of 2009 many businesses need to re-evaluate their business plans, but change is not easy. These workshops are designed to help managers gain a different prospective on their market, business operation and team. This demands a different way of thinking (a new paradigm) for a new market place. NLP is a powerful tool for change These workshops will take place at our Pride Park office on 17th February 18:30 to 21:00 4th March 18:30 to 21:00 Places are limited to enable maximum participation. Please book early ring Lynn 01332 295060 Or e-mail lynn@taylorhall.co.uk Attendees will be invited to bring along a business issue to work with; making the workshop both practical and interactive.

Is your business at risk

What would happen if your DPS was unable to fulfill their task? If you do not have a Designated Premises Manager to supervise the day to day operation of the business all sales of alcohol must stop and all alcoholic drinks must be removed from the premises. Do you have a member of staff trained up ready to take their place? The DPS course is available every month or through distace learning contact lynn@taylorhall.co.uk for details

Small Business Rate Relief

Are you eligable? To qualify your ratable value in the 2005/2006 rating list must be below £10.000. Ratepayers up to £5,000 are entitled to 50% reduction. For ratepayers with a rateable value of £10,000 to £15,000 it will not attract relief however when annual charges are calculated the lower Small Business Rate Relief NDR Multiplier will be applied.Check with your local council to find out if you are eligable, even small savings are worth having these days! Applications must be made by ratepayers each year. These may be accepted up to six months before or after the start of the chargeable year.

Minimum Wages

Minimum WagesWorkers:22 years and older £5.73.Workers 18 to 21 year £4.77.Workers 16 to 17 year £3.53.This figure is reviewed October each year.Consideration is being given to a freeze on minimum wages due to the present economic conditions. Consideration of age discrimination with two workers one 18 and the other aged 22 are both performing the same work tasks.Further informtion is available from:www.berr.gov.ukwww.hmrc.gov.uk

Cannabis now class B

From 27th January 2009 Cannabis has been reclassified under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 as a class B substance. To find out how this may affect your business why not attend our nationally recognised level 2 National Certificate for Licensees (Drugs Awareness) course.