Business First Network is a membership organisation that provides advice, support and protection to thousands of UK Business Owners. The BFN support team is made up of serial entrepreneurs who understand the demands of being a business owner. Thousands of members count on this team for the knowledge and support they need to develop and run a thriving business.
BFN Tax
Not only is our tax team on hand to answer questions and guide you through tax compliance questions or queries, if you are selected for a Tax or VAT investigation or have a PAYE dispute we will be there to defend and protect you.
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BFN Legal
Legal prosecutions, debt recovery, contract disputes, statutory licence, property disputes, jury service - small businesses have neither the time nor money to deal with all the messy legal wrangling that running a business requires and if you fall foul of a detrimental prosecution or investigation we provide up to £100,000 in legal and professional fees to defend you.
BFN HR
Our team is here to take the stress out of HR challenges. From recruitment and employment contracts to disputes and dismissals, you will have access to a dedicated HR advice line 24/7 so both you and your employees can be happy, secure and productive and if you do end up in an employment dispute we provide up to £100,000 in legal and professional fees to make sure you can fight your case.
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BFN Health & Safety
Our team of experts will provide advice and guidance helping you to meet operational requirements and keep everyone in your company safe. In line with our H&S advice line you will also have access to the documents you require to make you H&S compliant eliminating the possibility of health and safety nightmares and if the worst happens we will provide up to £100,000 in legal and professional fees to defend you and your business in criminal prosecution.
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Auto-Enrolment
Due to a change in legislation you could face fines worth thousands of pounds if you’re not providing the right staff pensions. We’ve hand-selected the top UK pension provider to work with our members. So, whether you are starting to build your workforce or you are just looking for an efficient and no cost option BFN provides the solution to run your auto-enrolment responsibilities.
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Training & Development
Enjoy free access to learning resources and online training seminars to gain more knowledge, sharpen skills and enhance your performance and attend education events in your local area that bring together like minded business owners to talk shop, blow off steam and develop new opportunities.
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Tradesaves
Tradesaves is a new and innovative platform for doing business with other BFN members. You can offer discounts on your products or services to other members which means free advertising to thousands of potential customers and a genuine opportunity to boost your sales and income. You can also save money when you take advantage of the Tradesaves discounts being offered to you by fellow members.
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Membership Plus
Your Membership Plus card gives you access to regular monthly savings and discounts on meals out, theatre, cinema, weekend breaks and many more activities for you and your friends and family to enjoy.
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5 Business Advice Lines
Advice and support with Legal, Tax, VAT, HR and Health & Safety helps you stay on top of complex business compliance rules and challenges.
24/7 Legal & HR Advice
Our legal and HR helplines offer unlimited round the clock advice from our legal and HR experts.
New Sales Opportunitiess
Opportunities though tradesaves, strategic partnerships with other members and referrals throughout the network can boost your sales and income.
Competitive Advantage
A comprehensive year-round training and development programme can give you a serious edge on your competitors.
Perks & Treats
Your Membership Plus card gives you access to exclusive discounts and special offers on a whole range of treats and leisure activities for you, your family, friends and employees.
BFN Member Guarantee
Membership comes with a cast iron service guarantee that keeps us completely focused on doing our very best by you.
Unlimited Access
You have unlimited access to 5 business advice lines covering Legal, Tax, VAT, HR and Health and Safety
Fixed Fee
Your membership fee will not increase when you recruit more employees
Legal Protection
You have cover of up to £100,000 to pay your legal fees in detrimental prosecutions and investigations
Money Back Guarantee
If you're unhappy we will refund your money within 30 days of joining
Business First Network is a membership organisation that provides advice, support and protection to thousands of UK Business Owners. The BFN support team is made up of serial entrepreneurs who understand the demands of being a business owner. Thousands of members count on this team for the knowledge and support they need to develop and run a thriving business.
BFN Tax
Not only is our tax team on hand to answer questions and guide you through tax compliance questions or queries, if you are selected for a Tax or VAT investigation or have a PAYE dispute we will be there to defend and protect you.
Learn More
BFN Legal
Legal prosecutions, debt recovery, contract disputes, statutory licence, property disputes, jury service - small businesses have neither the time nor money to deal with all the messy legal wrangling that running a business requires and if you fall foul of a detrimental prosecution or investigation we provide up to £100,000 in legal and professional fees to defend you.
BFN HR
Our team is here to take the stress out of HR challenges. From recruitment and employment contracts to disputes and dismissals, you will have access to a dedicated HR advice line 24/7 so both you and your employees can be happy, secure and productive and if you do end up in an employment dispute we provide up to £100,000 in legal and professional fees to make sure you can fight your case.
Learn More
BFN Health & Safety
Our team of experts will provide advice and guidance helping you to meet operational requirements and keep everyone in your company safe. In line with our H&S advice line you will also have access to the documents you require to make you H&S compliant eliminating the possibility of health and safety nightmares and if the worst happens we will provide up to £100,000 in legal and professional fees to defend you and your business in criminal prosecution.
Learn More
Auto-Enrolment
Due to a change in legislation you could face fines worth thousands of pounds if you’re not providing the right staff pensions. We’ve hand-selected the top UK pension provider to work with our members. So, whether you are starting to build your workforce or you are just looking for an efficient and no cost option BFN provides the solution to run your auto-enrolment responsibilities.
Learn More
Training & Development
Enjoy free access to learning resources and online training seminars to gain more knowledge, sharpen skills and enhance your performance and attend education events in your local area that bring together like minded business owners to talk shop, blow off steam and develop new opportunities.
Learn More
Tradesaves
Tradesaves is a new and innovative platform for doing business with other BFN members. You can offer discounts on your products or services to other members which means free advertising to thousands of potential customers and a genuine opportunity to boost your sales and income. You can also save money when you take advantage of the Tradesaves discounts being offered to you by fellow members.
Learn More
Membership Plus
Your Membership Plus card gives you access to regular monthly savings and discounts on meals out, theatre, cinema, weekend breaks and many more activities for you and your friends and family to enjoy.
Learn More
5 Business Advice Lines
Advice and support with Legal, Tax, VAT, HR and Health & Safety helps you stay on top of complex business compliance rules and challenges.
24/7 Legal & HR Advice
Our legal and HR helplines offer unlimited round the clock advice from our legal and HR experts.
New Sales Opportunities
Opportunities though tradesaves, strategic partnerships with other members and referrals throughout the network can boost your sales and income.
Competitive Advantage
A comprehensive year-round training and development programme can give you a serious edge on your competitors.
Perks & Treats
Your Membership Plus card gives you access to exclusive discounts and special offers on a whole range of treats and leisure activities for you, your family, friends and employees.
BFN Member Guarantee
Membership comes with a cast iron service guarantee that keeps us completely focused on doing our very best by you.
Unlimited Access
You have unlimited access to 5 business advice lines covering Legal, Tax, VAT, HR and Health and Safety
Fixed Fee
Your membership fee will not increase when you recruit more employees
Legal Protection
You have cover of up to £100,000 to pay your legal fees in detrimental prosecutions and investigations
Money Back Guarantee
If you're unhappy we will refund your money within 30 days of joining
Similar to all other tax related issues, tax avoidance vs evasion is relatively complex. The line between them can easily be blurred and is incredibly slight. Should you have any concerns regarding tax issues, it’s always best to seek advice from a professional as mistakes can be costly and in some cases, irreversible.
As auto enrolment slowly but surely becomes the norm among employers, it seems the transition has been relatively smooth so far. However, auto enrolment doesn’t just affect employers, many employees are keen to know their rights and responsibilities within this new pension scheme.
Good leaders, some experts say, are creative rather than reactive. In other words, they anticipate future demands, trends and make new products or tailor the ones they already have to suit that future.
Dismissal is a term used to describe termination of an employee. Similarly to almost every other issue within business, dismissal is by no means a black and white. There are plenty of grey areas. Its an option that should very much be a last resort to employers but with various types of
dismissal comes various different procedures to follow. The following information breaks down and explains each type of dismissal. In doing so, we’ve made it easier for both employers and employees to understand their options when it comes to dismissal.