There are many government departments and legislation covering HR, Health & Safety, HMRC or VAT which can slow you down and how do you stay on top of recent changes to legislation?
If you have a problem which could be anything from a Bad Debt. Tax Investigation, Cyber Fraud to an Employee Dispute or Prosecution, or it could be something simple like flexible working rules. Where do you go for help? How do you afford professional help?
By becoming a member of The Forum of Private Business if you have a problem you will know it will be sorted and no need to worry about the cost and you can concentrate on running your business.
The Forum of Private Business is a not for profit organisation trading since 1977. By becoming a member the following benefits are yours to access at no extra cost. Annual membership covers ALL directors/principals; there are no hidden costs or fees. This is a summary of the key benefits of membership. The legal protection insurance policy that you have as a membership benefit is up to £50,000 for any one claim. To find out more:
You own your business and you are your own boss but are you really?
HR. Legal, health and safety & tax protection
• 24/7 legal advice - commercial, employment, health and safety
• Tax and VAT advice
• Specialist representation and defence for HMRC tax investigations
• Employment dispute and tribunal cover
• Regular updates on business regulations
• Essential documents for employment law and health & safety issues
• Legal contract dispute cover
• Health and safety prosecution cover
• Directors' and officers' insurance to protect yourpersonal assets
• Criminal prosecution cover
• Statutory licence protection
• Property disputes cover
• Personal injury cover
• Wrongful arrest cover
• Jury service - compensation if the business owner or any staff are called for jury service
• Data protection prosecution cover
' No cap on claims ' No 'prospect of success' clause ' No excess per claim
Commercial benefits, business growth and cost savings
• Free membership of a buying support group - worth £495
• Utilities savings - whole market search for best deal
• Competitive business insurance service
• Free card processing review to help you find the best deal available
• Free fuel card to reduce cost of fuel, manage vehicle mileage and HMRC VAT claims
• Telecoms service with a "never beaten on price" guarantee to reduce business phone and internet costs.
• Free searches for business funding availability, loans
and grants with additional benefits to assist business growth. Covers all local, regional, UK and EU sources.
• No-win, no-fee debt recovery for UK and overseas debts
Private medical insurance and healthcare plans
• Free pensions auto-enrolment consultation and tailored report, highlighting your obligations, timings, options and costs
• Practical business guidance and business development advice
• Additional online member resources to help with other business issues such as marketing.
