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August | September 2001 |
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Small firms still suffering payment delays at the hands of large companies
Queen’s Speech brings limited cheer for members
FSB’s foot and mouth loans top £110,000
Scams continue to trap the unwary
Stakeholder pension deadline imminent
New service calls banks to account
FSB joins alliance to tackle care sector crisis
Number of start-ups falls...and it could get worse
Staff abscences still a problem
Stakeholder pension deadline imminent
FSB Members are being reminded to prepare for the introduction of stakeholder pensions via a letter from the Government to be sent out during August. The August mailing will include details of a helpline (08457 143143) for those in need of assistance. Stakeholder pensions have been o sale since 6 April 2001, and from 8 October, all employers with five or more employees must offer their staff access to a stakeholder pension, unless exempt.
For the full News, see pages 4-5, 7-8, 27 of the August/September 2001 issue of First Voice
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