: Key Takeaways: In a surprising turn of events, the demand for small move and Man and Van serviceshas witnessed a staggering 41.3% increase between December 2023 and February 2024 in the UK, according to data from Compare My Move. As the property market continues to gather momentum, with house prices on the rise and a flurry of activity in the real estate sector, the question arises: Is 2024 the ideal year to embark on the journey of starting your own Man and Van business? Let’s delve deeper into the trends and statistics shaping the landscape of the moving industry The post Revealed: Surging Demand for Moving Services – Is 2024 the Year to Start Your Own Business? appeared first on Business Today
: FTC, Florida AG to small business: Scrutinize “o-fishy-al” invoices lfair July 30, 2018 | 11:05AM FTC, Florida AG to small business: Scrutinize “o-fishy-al” invoices By Lesley Fair If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a duck. But the same can’t be said for a mailer that looks like an official invoice. It could be an “o- fishy -al” offer that deceptively mimics the appearance of a government document. A case filed by the FTC and the Florida Attorney General challenges the practice of sending mailers that allegedly create the false impression that small businesses are required to buy labor regulation posters from the sender. Consider what defendants Starwood Consulting, also doing business as Corporate Compliance Services, and company president Thomas Henry Fred, Jr., sent to small businesses. The mailers – which include a Washington, D.C., 202 area code – are titled “LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE REQUEST FORM” and include the warning “Failure to comply with posting regulations can lead to fine[...]