• Don't be fooled by low rates

    Written on 04 May 2009 by Richard Rowell

    Increasingly we are noticing a trend where payroll outsourcing providers are providing low rates and then hiding away in the detail the extra charges that you will face. An…

  • Payroll outsourcing complaints

    Written on 13 Apr 2009 by Richard Rowell

    I read with interest Rachel Anderson's article in this months Payroll Professional magazine, where she reviews common causes for complaints against payroll outsourcing firms. In…

  • Follow us on twitter

    Written on 08 Apr 2009 by Richard Rowell

    Isn't technology moving on at a rapid pace. Not only can you keep up to date with payroll news and our blogs via the website, RSS feed and newsletter, you can now catch our…

  • The Great HMRC Paper Chase

    Written on 06 Apr 2009 by Stewart Waddell

    After a number of years trying to adopt a less paper approach with HMRC we are finally giving up this week. HMRC issue coding notice changes electronically via their website along…

  • Voluntary code of conduct for payroll firms

    Written on 03 Apr 2009 by Richard Rowell

    Being April time we always pick up a significant number of new clients ready for the start of the new tax year. Unusually, we have hearing a number of negative stories over…

  • Unfair charges from payroll firms

    Written on 30 Mar 2009 by Richard Rowell

    On a number of occasions this year we have had new clients complaining about the service received from the outgoing provider. When serving due notice to the existing provider a…

  • Redundancy & termination payments

    Written on 04 Mar 2009 by Alison Clynes

    Sadly, for whatever reason, it is sometimes necessary to terminate an employee's employment and in the current economic climate redundancy is a very real issue for many employers…

  • Payroll Giving - working for a good cause

    Written on 02 Mar 2009 by Alison Clynes

    Payroll giving is a simple, tax-free charitable giving direct from your pay." Payroll Giving donations are deducted before tax so each £1.00 you give will only cost you 80p, and…

  • Outsourcing - a practical process

    Written on 31 Aug 2008 by Richard Rowell

    Okay, so you think that outsourcing may be a good option for your business. But where do you start. Well the best starting point is to look at why a small business should…

  • Looking After Your Employees

    Written on 16 Aug 2008 by Alison Clynes

    Even in times of recession it is vital to ensure that your staff are as happy and contented as possible. From a hard hearted business perspective, you don't want the avoidable…