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Help advertising unique business venture
Hi, How can I advertise a game show style event (think Millionaire) to organisations to use as a team building / fundraising / charity event? I've emailed several companies, charities and churches and posted on local Facebook business forums but with no response. I've advertised it as free as it's a new idea.
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Christmas and unpaid leave
I'm due to work christmas day and boxing day this year, sucks, but part of the job i know. I'm really not wanting to miss out on Christmas with my little ones this year (again) so I'm thinking of taking unpaid parental leave. I work in a care home, policy is that people cannot take annual leave Christmas week. I would like…
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Total Income/Tax Payslip Service Help
Hi all, I need help finding a service (if there is one) who help those to go over their payslips regarding the total amount of income paid as well as tax, please? Some context; I received a letter from HMRC compliance saying I owe more tax than what was declared on my self-assessment. In reality, the only tax I should be…
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Accepted redundancy settlement agreement, am now under investigation. Seek legal advice?
Posting on behalf of my husband - hoping this is the right place. He was offered an enhanced redundancy settlement package two weeks ago that he accepted last Friday. This was completely out of the blue and has knocked him for six. During the last week, he wiped what he thought was all his personal documents from his…
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contract query -business liquidated and restarted next day
My young person works in hospitality and they've recently found that the business was liquidated and now trading under another name, Ownership etc all the same just a different trading name after huge debt wiped. They have a 30hr contract which states they must give a month's notice. The business haven't notified them of…
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Long term sick + need to interview for old position
Hello, I am looking for some advice please. Five years ago I went off work with depression. My employer, a large financial services company, had me relinquish my position, but kept me in their service for employment and pension purposes. I have had a meeting with Occupational Health and they have determined that I am fit…
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Security Clearance without a sponsor
Hi, I have recently been made redundant but approached by a couple of agencies for lucrative contracting roles in Central Govt. My experience of working in this sector previously, and my availability which is the most critical factor for contracting jobs, makes me a natural fit, however, many of these require security…
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Probation review after 18 months?
Hi guys. Started a new role 18 months ago, and my contract specifies the below. I’ve not been told I’ve passed probation but also haven’t been told it’s been extended, until two weeks ago where I questioned why I wasn’t able to take part in the cycle to work scheme (as I was still in my probation period). I now have a…
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No Notice Period
So brief explanation, I started a minimum wage job in a food factory with 6 months probation and hated every minute of my first day. So I quit effective immediately after my shift with a resignation letter explaining it wasn’t a good fit and I wished them all the best. Handed over my stuff the next day and then realised…
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Starting a business - is it worth the risk?
So in short for YEARS I have wanted to start my own dog grooming business. My plan is to open a grooming salon with an added coffee shop to entice owners to stay for a coffee/bite to eat whilst they wait therefore increasing on site spend. I have written a business plan, and have looked into costings of leasing a…
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Working without a contract - am I outside IR35?
I know there are people I can talk to about this but before I open that can of worms I just wanted to describe my situation and ask if anyone thinks I am suitably outside IR35 in case HMRC ever came knocking... * I operate a Ltd company that has been in existence for 1 year now, during that time I have invoiced about £150K…
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Ad hoc work offer, is it really self-employment?
I'm currently unemployed. Not claiming UC so don't need advice on that side lf things. I've been offered work by a gardener who needs an extra pair of hands at this time of year. Would be as and when needed, can set own hours to some extent (ie. give days/times I'm available, which does affect which job the gardener will…
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Employer entering liquidation - Where do I stand
Hi everyone, After some advice, please. I have been employed by my company for almost four years, unfortunately it has now entered a liquidation process due to debts and market conditions not being as strong in the industry as they have been. I understand this is difficult for everyone involved including directors who have…
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Employer taking annual leave entitlement from us for days off when cover has been arranged.
Hi. In my job, if annual leave has been rejected for any reason, or if an absence is needed last minute, we rally among ouselves (employees) to try and get cover for the day/s. More often than not it is agreed between us... i.e., 'you cover me this day and I return the cover for that day', so the shifts are covered.…
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Keeping track of sick leave in Google Sheets. A template?
Trying to think of something that'll help my OH stop getting worked up over sick leave due to the stupid (imo) system they have at their place which penalises you for trying to go back to work. I found an Excel template which looks pretty ideal - but it's Excel & I know that they'll prefer something that isn't tied to the…
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Sick leave calculation - confusion on mutual termination
My wife was subjected to unfair dismissal last year and we have a September 2025 hearing at the tribunal. while i would have fought this my wife can no longer handle being associated with the company again as her mental health has deteriorated. We have negotiated to settle out of court so that she can have some relief. The…
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Bonus paid, NI & Tax.
This is the 2nd time I have been paid a ‘bonus’. The first time I got cash but this time my boss had paid me this with my wages. How do I work out how much I’ve lost due to NI & Tax? The amount paid is £320, my tax code is 1277L and my gross pay was £2518.80. Thank you.
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Teaching assistant pay cut - can they?
Good afternoon. Looking for advice from anybody who has either been or is a TA and has been through a consultation where the outcome is a pay cut. My wife’s school have started the consultation period off the back of financial issues at the school. No teachers, or other school employees including office admin etc are…
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Keeping positive after promotions failure
I'm in an organisation which uses competancy based assessments for job adverts and interviews. I'm neurodiverse (ADD, properly diagnosed when I was a child), and while I can get interviews, I just can't pass them, let alone get the job. I recently completely failed an interview for a post I have done for several years on…
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Self-employed, part-time, ADHD masters student - really struggling for money
Hey everyone, I'm hitting a bit of a rough patch financially and could use some advice. I'm a freelancer, and unfortunately, work has dried up significantly. On top of that, I'm a part-time Master's student. I also have ADHD, and I'm currently going through a DSA (Disabled Students' Allowance) review to get recommendations…
