Making Sense of Business

Legal requirements of a business
(Oct 2^nd 2007) - Vinod writes about issues like whether you need licence and insurance and other obligations… more

What are business ethics?
(Sept 18^th 2007) - Ask yourself these questions when faced with an ethical dilemma, says Vinod… more

Corporate social responsibility - (Sept 11^th 2007)
This acknowledges what the company owes to the community… more

A doctor for your business - (Sept 4^th 2007)
Vinod shows how to select a doctor for your company…

Your business structure - (August 21^st 2007)
It is important to decide on the basic legal structure of the company, says Vinod…

Resolving conflict in business - (August 13^th 2007)
Find out what is a conflict and how can it be resolved in the best possible way…

Public relation for your business - (August 7^th 2007)
Here are some simple rules to get the maximum leverage out of public relations… more

Recruiting the right person - (July 31^st 2007)
Follow these tips and you would have made a good investment in human resources for your company…

Making legal compliance easier - (July 24^th 2007)
Aceprocedures.com has come up with a compliance calendar to help businesses…

Furnishing office interiors - (July 17^th 2007)
It is important to do up the office premises once you have selected the place…

Corporate health -(July 3^rd 2007)
Vinod explains why it is important to help employees stay healthy…

Puducherry VAT - Curtain Raiser - (July 3^rd 2007)
Here are the ground rules for those doing business in the Union Territory…

A vendor for your business - (June 26^th 2007)
Here is a list of things to check out before picking out a vendor…

Locating space for your business - (June 19^th 2007)
Read about all you need to know about this very important aspect of running a business...

Brochure for your business - (June 12^th 2007)
This piece of paper helps people choose what they want from you...

Transportation and logistics for your business - (June 4^th 2007)
Here is a neat summary of why you need to plan for these two necessities...

Planning your holiday - (May 29^th 2007)
The article highlights the important points arising out of the Act...

Finance Bill 2007-2008 - (May 22^nd 2007)
The article highlights the important points arising out of the Act...

Facilities management for business - (May 15^th 2007)
This is a crucial part of running any business, says Vinod Kuriakose...

Effective advertising for business - (May 8^th 2007)
Here is a step-by-step approach on how to advertise...

What are all the procedures for registration under Central Excise? - (April 24^th 2007)
Procedures for registration under Central Excise...

Registering with Central Excise department - (April 17^th 2007)
Who are the people who need to register and those who do not need to register?...

Tamil Nadu Budget - Review– 2007 - (April 10^th 2007)
The VAT levy has been removed from certain goods with effect from January 1, 2007...

What is the Extended Sickness Benefit under ESI? - (April 3^rd 2007)
Here are some of the rules governing the use of Extended Sickness Benefit under the ESI...

Sickness benefit under ESI - (March 27^th 2007)
What is the qualifying condition for sickness benefit under ESI?...

Medical benefits under ESI - (March 20^th 2007)
The benefits extended by the Employees State Insurance Scheme also covers the family...

Stationery for your office- (March 13^th 2007)
What are the points to be noted while selecting a supplier and the material you want to buy?...

Impact of VAT on auto industry - (March 6^th 2007)
The writer says that VAT is a big boon for the auto industry and its ancillaries...

Fringe benefits and tax - (Feb 27^th 2007)
Here is the list of fringe benefits and the taxable quantum...

Of registers, records and notices - (Feb 20^th 2007)
This article deals with the registers, records and notices that a commercial establishment needs to display...

Private and public company - (Feb 13^th 2007)
What are the basic features of a private and a public company, explains Vinod...

VAT input tax credit - (Feb 6^th 2007)
It is ideal to claim input tax credit under a separate statement...

Corporate gifts - (Jan 23^rd 2007)
A lot of thought has to go into this concept of gift-giving that has its rewards...

Designing and furnishing your office - (Jan 23^rd 2007)
Take into consideration your needs for space and equipment...

How can new dealers obtain VAT registration? - (Jan 16^th 2007)
This article tells one how dealers can obtain VAT registration under the new scheme of things...

Tax rates under VAT - (Jan 9^th 2007)
Here we give you the tax rates on goods in the Schedules to the Act...

What is Profession Tax? - (Jan 2^nd 2007)
In this article we discuss Profession Tax and those who are liable to pay it...

Permanent Account Number (PAN) - (Dec 26^th 2006)
Who should get a PAN card and how can one get it? Here are the answers...

Capital Gains - (Dec 19^th 2006)
Here is all that you wanted to know about Capital Gains on sale of shares...

How to start a business - (Dec 12th 2006)
Here are some tips on how to start a business...

Value Added Tax – A curtain raiser - (Dec 5th 2006)
Welcome to our new section, Making Sense of Business...