Big fines for small companies

THE Corporate Manslaughter issue raises its head again - in the form of a £500,000 minimum fine which, for some small firms, would certainly mean liquidating assets to meet it. Of course, the problem shouldn't arise if your company is run well. But it does mean now is the time to start thinking more about your business cars: how you provide them, who should have them, is it the best answer for business travel? Two features look at the issue: Private cars on business or car rental: which is cheaper?; and, Is your business changing its company car provision? No easy answers - but an opportunity for some smart thinking by adaptive small businesses.

Ralph Morton - editor

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Big fines for small companies
The Sentencing Guidelines Council has announced a range of fines for corporate manslaughter, starting at £500,000.

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To put you in the picture, Business Car Manager - the business motoring magazine - is an invaluable source of information for small businesses, the self-employed and business car drivers. It carries news on company car tax changes, legislation updates, new business car news and advice on how to run and fund your business cars. Ralph Morton - editor.

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