Opinion – Page 6
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NewsMore frequent tax payments?
A new HMRC consultation, ‘Call for evidence: timely payment’, is exploring whether income tax self-assessment and corporation tax payments could be made closer to real time, writes Adam Bernstein.
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New VAT rules from July 2021
E-commerce is on the rise and the pandemic has moved it on somewhat. But with this increased interest comes the need to understand new VAT rules that come into force on 1 July 2021, writes Adam Bernstein.
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Super Deduction – a financial marvel?
The Chancellor’s Budget Day announcement of a new style of capital allowance which will allow companies to reduce their taxable profits by 130% of the cost of new equipment has attracted a lot of interest, writes Will Silsby.
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New funding portal
Helping to drive the diverse range of activities undertaken in the leisure marine industry, British Marine has launched an exciting new initiative to support members looking to obtain funding for business activity.
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Person Behind The Face - Karen Underwood
How I got into this industry…I was away on holiday and my mum saved the job pages from the local paper as she had spotted an advert for a production assistant and PA to the managing director at Oyster Yachts. I joined Oyster over 20 years’ ago and I haven’t ...
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‘No jab, no job’ - the legal implications for employers
Millions in the UK have reportedly received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. However, vaccination also raises a number of legal issues, chief of which are the potential legal implications of employers making vaccinations a requirement of employment, writes Adam Bernstein.
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SIBS plays a vital role
After more than a year dominated by the pandemic, it is more important than ever for our industry to unite around the return of the Southampton International Boat Show and the vital role it plays in protecting and growing the leisure marine market.
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Person Behind The Face - Malcolm Stewart
How I got into this industry…First job offer after university was from French insurance company Groupama. That led to a job in broking and then I was given my first best bit of advice which led to commercial marine insurance.
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Time to embrace webinars
Opportunities to connect with customers face to face are still limited, so now is the time to embrace webinars. You’ve probably attended many, but have you run your own? Use them to reconnect with existing customers and reach new audiences writes Kate Moss.
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Stress at work
Stress is a fact of modern life. None of us are exempt and most learn how to cope with it. But stress is not the same for everyone; we have varying threshold levels and different strategies to deal with it, writes Adam Bernstein.
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New relationship
British Marine’s representational role on behalf of members is vital as the new UK-EU trade agreement’s detail is tested in application.
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How to get your content seen
Content marketing is key to driving traffic and generating leads but getting it seen by your audience can be a challenge. Here are some tips on how to increase the reach of your content.
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Person Behind The Face - Graham O'Connor
How I got into this industry…I started in the industry around 15 years ago managing stock for a European rope importer. I had great opportunities to learn a lot about how rope is used in various applications and in different industries. I gained first-hand knowledge about splicing ropes, before being ...
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Spring Expo returns in 2021
The British Marine Digital Spring Expo will take place between 16-18 March 2021.
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Person Behind The Face - Marie-Claude Heys
How I got into this industry…at the end of my professional sailing carrier, Paul Heys offered me the ideal job, half office based, half outside looking after the boats. And the rest is history…
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Email marketing top tips
Marketing emails are a cost-effective way to interact with your marketplace when face to face isn’t an option, writes Chris Jones. Here are our top tips:
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Green is the money
While some decry the concept of climate change, the reality – no matter what is happening – is that there is but one Earth and we have a duty to protect it as best as we can, writes Adam Bernstein. There is, very simply, no Plan B.
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SIBS to return in 2021
At the end of last year, I was delighted that British Marine was able to announce the return of the Southampton International Boat Show, taking place from 10-19 September 2021.
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New alien trade regime
With the end of the European single market, a new and somewhat alien trade regime is now in place with the potential to damage all who come across it, writes Adam Bernstein.
