Factsheets

Register for tax and avoid a penalty


Are you renting out a property or receiving extra income outside your regular job? Have you started a small business? Is your business turnover about to reach £70,000? Or have you sold an asset and made a profit?

Tobacco Smuggling: The UK Challenge


The illicit trade in tobacco has flourished in the UK over the past fifteen years, causing a considerable loss of sales, revenue and profits to legitimate retailers and wholesalers. To raise awareness of this issue, and help combat smuggling, JTI has published a booklet entitled Tobacco Smuggling, the UK challenge.

Solutions for retail security


The total cost of retail crime in the UK was £3,863m in 2008, with over £1,595m lost due to customer theft. On a daily basis retailers have to face-up to the threat of shoplifting, attacks on employees and staff theft, so it is worth taking the time to consider the security options available. Glenn Davies, video business product manager at ADI Global Distribution, offers advice on installing effective and efficient security systems.

How to stay safe


Alan Townsend, crime prevention advisor to the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad, has prepared a booklet detailing practical steps that can be taken by retail staff to reduce the risk of robbery. Guidance includes:

Solvent hints for retailers


In response to figures released by St George’s University that said that number of deaths associated with Volatile Substance Misuse have risen, charity Frank has released some hints for retailers.

Serving customers with hearing difficulties


Hearing device manufacturer Phonak offers a range of advice tips designed to help retailers serve customers with hearing difficulties.

Updating your insurance policy


Q: I want to update the insurance policies for my store, but I don’t know where to start. Please can you give me some advice?

Guide to Pictoral Health Warnings on tobacco products


From 1 October 2008 UK legislation requires pictorial health warnings (PHWs) to be displayed on all tobacco products manufactured for the UK market.

Managing redundancy


I have to make one of my employees redundant and I want to be sure I follow the correct procedures. Can you advise me on the necessary steps?

Disability Discrimination Act revisions


With 10m people living in the UK with a disability covered by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, it’s vital that you’re up-to-date with your obligations.

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