Many UK businesses are having problems with recruitment as the number of job vacancies has soared over the last 12 months. Key staff are also being enticed away by better offers from competitors. It’s a dilemma for SMEs, but also an ...
READ MOREWith the ongoing cost of living crisis, people are continually looking for ways to save money. Whilst buying discounted food, choosing cheaper brands of clothing, or strategically filling the car up are all ways you can cut costs, there are several ...
READ MOREA huge majority of small businesses are ploughing more money into their business than they are taking out for a least one month of every year. As firms feel the squeeze of the rising cost of living and soaring fuel bills, ...
READ MOREBeing your own boss is a dream for a lot of individuals, however, the reality of running your own business can be stressful. To make your owner-managed business a success, you will need a clear vision and a plan for how ...
READ MOREBritish businesses formed during the pandemic could be a significant driving force for the UK economy. Around 800,000 companies were formed during the first year of the pandemic, which was up by nearly a quarter, at 22 per cent, on the ...
READ MOREMore than a million businesses can now benefit from Help to Grow as the eligibility criteria has been expanded to cover businesses with at least one employee. In real terms, this means up to 1.2 million businesses could benefit from this ...
READ MOREConstruction output is expected to rise by 2.5 per cent this year, according to a trade body survey. It is much-needed good news for the economy, with new warehouses and infrastructure growth the driving forces. More storage space needed for online business According ...
READ MOREHMRC is introducing a new VAT Registration Service (VRS), it has been revealed. Launching on 1 August, the service aims to speed up the process, improve security, and automatically register businesses for Making Tax Digital (MTD). From this date onwards, the existing ...
READ MORENew changes to the research and development (R&D) tax credits regime have been announced, with an estimated 90,000 companies benefiting. The changes will require people to apply for all reliefs online and pre-registration of claims irrespective of the company’s size. Launching on ...
READ MOREProposed new legislation to allow hospitality workers to keep their tips has been broadly welcomed by a leading trade body. The Government has announced this month that it is backing the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill, which bans employers from withholding ...
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