I am a die hard Chelsea fan. So it was with a certain degree of surprise that I heard the news that the manager, the world renowned former Brazilian World Cup Manager , had been sacked after just 7 months in post. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2009
When did bonuses for success become bonuses for failure?
Driving to work today I was, as usual, listening to John Humphries on BBC Radio 4 as he interviewed his latest victim – this time Vyette Cooper , Chief Secretary to The Treasury. Continue reading
Filed under Banks, Business, Credit Crunch
Delay on Minimum Wage Announcement
Many of you will be aware that the government has accepted a request from the Low Pay Commission to delay an announcement on its recommendations on this year’s rise of the national minimum wage. Continue reading
Filed under Business, Credit Crunch, Miscellaneous
More on teacakes!!
My many fans, (!) will be aware of my past postings on the subject of futile tax cases concerning various foodstuffs. With this in mind, it was with great excitement that Gerry, my loyal PA burst into my room this morning and advised me that she has just heard on the radio that Marks and Spencer’s had won their teacakes tax case in the European Courts. Continue reading
Measure and Manage
It never ceases to amaze me, even in these very difficult times, how every day of the working week; people from all over the UK are forming new companies. Continue reading
Filed under Accounting, Business, Company Formation, Uncategorized
Three Cheers for the Family Business
A recent article in The Times – on Tuesday January 27 – asked the question whether “could this be the year of the family business”. Continue reading
Filed under Business, Miscellaneous
