In the United Kingdom, several unique laws exist that are not found in other parts of the world. While some of these rules may appear antiquated or absurd, they were implemented for specific reasons. Here are nine of the most interesting and unique laws that are specific to the United Kingdom. Killing a Swan Is Prohibited Under UK law, it is illegal to kill a swan as they … [Read more...]
Harvey Carr
Seven Things to Consider When Writing Your First Book
Writing a book is an entire journey, from takeoff to destination. As every journey one embarks on, when writing a book, it is best to undertake it while being as well prepared as you can get. It is definitely not an impossible task to write your first book. Still, achieving it can be very difficult if you don't understand the necessary steps and efforts required to make it … [Read more...]
All the Reasons Why Maintaining Workplace Safety Matters
It’s true that some industries pose more danger than others, but any workplace can be hazardous. According to statistics on smallbizgenius.net, 340 million job-related accidents occur every year, and an additional 160 million workers fall sick while on the job. Maintaining healthy and safe workplaces has become a top priority for many organizations worldwide because a safe … [Read more...]
Website Benefits of Live Chat
These days, it’s rare to visit a website that doesn’t have a live chat feature. There’s a reason for this. Well, actually, there are several reasons for this. Businesses ranging from e-commerce sites, to doctor offices, to law firms love using live chat agencies because their clients and potential clients get the attention they need and deserve even if the site operator, … [Read more...]
The State of Worldwide Fraud: What to Expect in the Coming Years
As fraud continues to be a major problem around the world, businesses and organizations are under increasing pressure to combat it. In the coming years, we can expect to see technological advancements in tools that provide functional services associated with dark web monitoring, to help identify comprised information that could be sold on the dark web. In this article, we … [Read more...]
Commercial Digital Signage vs TVs: What Is the Difference?
When it comes to the Commercial Digital Signage vs TVs argument, there is an expectation that the device, whether a TV or a digital sign, will be fit for a purpose. There is an expectation, but there isn't a legal obligation. Neither “TV” or “Digital Sign” are protected terms, so the only way somebody can sue you is if you veer very far away from what is reasonably expected. … [Read more...]
What Is an Adverse Action?
There are many different terms in both the business and credit world, especially where they intersect. Sadly, while many terms are regularly thrown around, not many people are eager to explain what the various terms mean. Today we hope to address some of the confusion we regularly see in the context of one particular phrase — “Adverse Action”. We hope that when you finish … [Read more...]
Is it Better to Start Your Own Business or Buy an Existing One?
According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), about 90% of new businesses fail within the first year. These figures show how difficult it is to set up a business from scratch. However, whether you decide to start your own company or purchase an existing one, each alternative has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. There are a number of factors that you … [Read more...]
Legal Basement Renovations Service
Other than being a cool feature to a home, there are many practical advantages a basement offers including a more secured space, maximized space on a smaller footprint, safer rooms amidst extreme weather e.g., hurricanes and tornadoes, and cooler spots even during the summer season. Building a basement on the other hand has its legal requirements, at least in certain places … [Read more...]
TPA Global Introduces Automation Software to Simplify International Taxation and Compliance Automation
Many financial and compliance departments struggle with the increasing burden that taxation compliance places on them. International taxation is a process by which multinational organizations pay a certain percentage of their revenue, profits and assets to government agencies in the various countries that they operate in. Taxation compliance is the act of providing these … [Read more...]
