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Legal Aspects of Signing a Commercial Office Space Lease

Posted on January 12, 2015

Finding the right office space at the right price and in the right area is an important step in doing business. Renting is a flexible way of securing an office space, especially for new businesses. A lease agreement typically lasts for several years, so there are a number of important considerations that need to be taken into account when leasing office space. Agreeing to a Lease It is important that you know your rights and responsibilities and recognise where you have flexibility to negotiate. The terms of a lease include the duration and various costs including when and on what … Read More

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New VAT Regulations and SME’s

Posted on January 6, 2015

New VAT regulations come into effect in January 2015. Fast becoming known as the “Digital VAT”, for small to medium enterprise (SME) businesses, the VAT regulations mean changes to the pricing aspects of products you sell through the internet. Sale of Telecoms, Broadcasting and Electronic Services Giant consulting firm KMPG reveals 62% of small businesses in the UK are not aware of the changes due to come in. From 1 January, 2015, VAT will be charged on telecoms, broadcasting and E-services by the country where the customer is based, and no longer levied from the geographical location of the supplier of … Read More

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Batterseas’s New Covent Garden Regeneration Plan

Posted on December 16, 2014

The Nine Elms area of Battersea in south-west London will be part of a new regeneration plan. Announced in November 2014, the 57-acre project will be developed by a consortium that includes St Modwen Properties, construction firm Vinci and the Covent Garden Market Authority. At the heart of the regeneration plan will be the refurbishment of New Covent Garden. Set to begin construction in spring 2015, the project will include new housing and office space as well as recreation and leisure facilities. The proposal calls for the redevelopment of New Covent Garden, which has received planning permission for an extensive … Read More

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Scotland’s Regeneration Strategy

Posted on December 9, 2014

Being one of the UK’s most dynamic and forward-looking areas, Scotland has been increasingly profiling itself as a prosperous business and investment location. The area’s potential has been thoroughly explored by the Scottish Executive, who drafted the ambitious Scotland’s Regeneration Plan in December 2011. So what exactly are the objectives of this master plan for Scotland and how will it impact those who live and work in the area? Take a look at our detailed overview of Scotland’s Regeneration Plan and of its scope. An overview of Scotland’s Regeneration Plan In December 2011, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment … Read More

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Wigan Town Centre Regeneration Plan

Posted on December 3, 2014

Approved in November 2014, the Wigan town centre regeneration plan is a £60 million scheme that is aimed at stemming the decline of the community’s commercial hub. The project will transform the town centre into an exciting and vibrant shopping and leisure attraction. It is also designed to help make Wigan one of the North West’s premier shopping destinations. Plans for the redevelopment of town centre were first released in 2013 and the project will be supported entirely by private funders. The regeneration plan for Wigan town centre will see the existing Galleries Shopping Centre redeveloped into a modern retail destination. … Read More

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Office Secret Santa

Posted on November 25, 2014

Organising an office Secret Santa can be a lot of fun, but without the right approach it can cause unnecessary anxiety. Fortunately, forward planning, a few rules, and strict deadlines are all you need to make your Secret Santa a success. Who is Going to Run the Secret Santa? If you’re not in charge of the Secret Santa yourself, who is? Make sure this person is a willing participant, as the whole event can turn into organisational chaos if their heart isn’t in it. Now for some organisational ground rules: you need to begin by setting a budget. Consider who … Read More

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Derby Regeneration Plan – the Making of a Sustainable City

Posted on November 20, 2014

Once a rural settlement rich in natural resources, the city of Derby has successfully transformed itself into a thriving manufacturing and business centre favoured by large multinationals and individual entrepreneurs alike. Over the past few decades, Derby has managed to retain its competitive edge, and as a result, it has been listed as one of the top 20 most sustainable cities in the United Kingdom. In order to achieve this status, Derby has had to adapt itself to a changing social and economic environment. In turn, this has prompted the development of various regeneration schemes that aim to make the … Read More

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Office Requirements: Computer Equipment

Posted on November 13, 2014

Prime Office Space has compiled a series of guides to help you with all your Office Requirement needs which include Office Planning, Office Equipment, Communications Equipment, Office Furniture, Computer Software, Computer Equipment and Office Supplies. This week we will be looking at: Computer Equipment Buying computer equipment for your office is a critical decision, especially if your business is growing. The most important step is to identify your business needs and determine how you plan to use the computer equipment to help your business grow further without buying excessive machinery that will only increase the cost of capital for unnecessary equipment. The basic … Read More

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Gatwick Airport for Business Travellers

Posted on November 11, 2014

Business travel is all about comfort, efficiency, and first-class services and facilities. If your job requires you to travel through Gatwick airport frequently, take a look at our travel business guide to the second largest single-runway airport in the United Kingdom. Business Travel Stats More than 45 airlines use Gatwick’s two terminals to link the UK with more than 200 destinations all over the world. The busiest routes go to well-known business destinations like Edinburgh, Glasgow, Barcelona, Dubai, and Geneva. In fact, the airport has links to 46 of the top 50 European business destinations. The construction of a second runway … Read More

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Corporate Christmas Gift Giving Tax Guide

Posted on October 30, 2014

With the festive season just around the corner, you might already be thinking about giving gifts to your staff. There are ways for you to give Christmas gifts, without having to pay tax. Unfortunately, the rules surrounding avoiding tax when giving Christmas gifts are a little unclear in places. Learning more about them can help you avoid costly fines. Cash Gifts and Vouchers HMRC has made it quite clear that cash gifts are taxable. This includes vouchers, so you can forget popping to Debenhams to buy a few for your employees to enjoy. Vouchers and shop credit are seen as … Read More

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