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Am I legally classed as self-employed?
Determine if you are legally defined as self-employed and how this affects your business.
Workers and employees: the differences
Understand the terms 'employee' and 'worker' and what they mean for your business.
Employment status of company directors
The legal status of company directors, their responsibilities, and tax requirements.
Recruiting new staff and the alternatives
Consider if you need more staff and what alternatives there are.
IR35 and other special rules
Understand the employment status of your contractors and the off-payroll working through an intermediary (IR35) rules.
What questions should I ask an accountant?
A checklist of things that you should know about any prospective accountants.
Managing the relationship with your accountant
How to manage the relationship with your accountant and how to spot problems with the relationship.
Recruiting staff
Consider why you need more staff and how you can recruit the ones that best meet your needs.
Benefits of using an accountant
An accountant can help you with business records, tax returns and auditing requirements.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to Germany
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in Germany.
Recruiting full-time or part-time employees
Your responsibilities for full-time and part-time employees.
Recruiting staff on fixed-term contracts
Advantages and disadvantages of using fixed-term contracts to employ staff.
Recruiting staff: your options
Consider your options for recruiting staff for your business.
Recruiting agency workers
Information about the rules and regulations related to using agency workers.
Employment status
Understand employment status and how to check the status of different workers, employees, contractors, and directors.
Consultation on agricultural products Public Intervention and Private Storage Aid
Views sought on amending legislation on intervention and financial support to overcome severe market disturbance.
Recruiting effectively to grow your business (video)
Advice on how effective recruitment will ensure you get the right people to grow your business.
Exporting to Germany
What you need to know about exporting to Germany, and how you can get help targeting this market.
Employing staff for the first time: eight top tips
When you become an employer for the first time and take on a new employee, there are important checks you must make.
Recruiting staff: seven things you should know
If you want to expand your business, one way to do this is to take on new staff.