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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

Practically Perfect PA

The Act came into force in July 2011 and states that it is a crime to commit bribery, be bribed and bribe a foreign public official. According to the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) there are three types of bribery, they are: Active Bribery – whereby you offer, promise, give or reward someone for doing their day-to-day job improperly.

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Cut Back Your Cost Of Living

Productivity Bits

Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Well, why pay designer label prices when using a dress agency can deliver the same results but at a fraction of the cost? Suppliers usually give additional discounts for direct bank payments as this saves them money. Check out your utility suppliers and fix payments if sensible to do so.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

The Small Business Blog

RBI draws flank from panel : The carte blanche given to private and foreign banks by the Reserve Bank of India to charge interest rates on credit cards at their whims and fancy has come in for severe criticism by the parliamentary standing committee on finance. per cent in April 2011 has angered small business owners. — ST.

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