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    Employer declining an employees holiday due to performance review..is this allowed?

    From what people are saying, they cannot target him on insurance sales. So what does his contract say? If it doesn't highlight this requirement then how is he failing at this job if this is the reason given? Have they suggested any other capability issues? If they have, are they offering support...
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    Chip n' pin service recommendation

    Yes.
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    Chip n' pin service recommendation

    I've used pxp-solutions cybersource and global payments inc I found Cybersource and PXP helpful but cost wise I don't know how they would compare for you, we process around £12m a year so we get good rates. In all cases we use our bank HSBC as the acquirer still (global pay is their...
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    Chasing a debt - making a court claim

    Have a look into winding up orders, they cost is little more than applying for a CCJ, but once again is recoverable on top of the debt. It is, in my experience the most effective way of getting paid from companies who are just not playing ball. That is providing they have the money to pay it...
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    Unpaid invoice advice

    I think winding up orders can only be issued if the debt is over £750, whenever we've proceeded with this action its always been above that anyway which is why I'm not sure, but something I'd heard, I'm sure Keith Green will confirm. Either way in my experiance it is the most effective way to...
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    Help: How do I hire staff

    If your looking for accountancy tutors specifically, perhaps an accountant specific forum? Cima or Acca main page probably have these. I don't suppose knowledgeable tutors would be cheap though? Good luck
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    Credit scoring for companies, how does it work

    Hi Mark, From my experience you'll never get a credit agency to tell you exactly how their score works because they always make them out to be extremely complex, the best on the market and most customer protective (when in fact their all pretty much the same) . As you mention they take on board...
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    Staff & Internet

    In a larger firm, we have software which blocks certain sites, Facebook, twitter, some forums etc. But even then there are ways round it. You can get software that monitors what your staff does on the net, which is a little big brother IMO. Ultimately as highlighted by ryedale it's a trust...
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    employee got parking ticket, is company liable?

    Personally.. I would say its the employee (Ie your friend). She should have found a suitable place to park.... If the employer accepted responsibility as the norm then you'd have all their delivery drivers parking on double yellows .. If she got a speeding ticket, would she expect the employer...
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    Question for Salaried Employees

    Yep, paid on the 24th normally, usually a week or so earlier for Christmas. 19th this year.
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    How can I get a French Company to pay?

    There are specialised international debt collectors that will take this on, but expect to pay anywhere between 10-30% commission + legal fees if it goes that far. Most International companies will offer and no win no fee, up until litigation and the commission can be charged to the customer...
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    Keyring Fobs

    What about estate agents and new homes sellers/mass developers (Barretts/ Persimmons etc etc). Usually when houses complete estate agents hold the keys, they'd be able to add their branded keyring to the key each time. Also the developers usually just give a bunch of keys to a new home with a...
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    Targeting customer

    Whoever needs Granite ;-) What's your business model? Can you sell on mass? If so, perhaps target large kitchen/ bathroom retailers- although I suspect they have already exclusive deals in place with other suppliers- I don't know that market, but Magnet, wren living, BandQ, howdens off the top...
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    Can you scan and sell old books on Amazon?

    Excellent answer! I remember a while back Amazon stating that they were starting a project to scan all out of copyright titles to sell directly on their market place. Lots of uproar from the publishers etc etc. But that's the size of what you would be dealing with.
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    Is this an enforceable contract?

    From what you've written, I would say you are in breach of contract unfortunately. Have you tried calling them to explain you didn't attend or don't feel it meets the expectations set out when you signed up? They may be lenient and credit you off, although I would find it unlikely, however...
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