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Energy Performance Certificates Come to Commercial sector
Between now and 1 October there is a phased introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) when buying or renting business premises. Click here to find out what it could mean for your business.
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Self assessment - your tax return
Visit the DirectGov site to learn how self assessment works and who it applies to, completing your tax return and the benefits of filing it online.
Accountancy services & tax advice for small business
Tax Assist specialise in providing accountancy services, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax planning and tax advice, to small businesses.
Enrol on a Sage IT training course
If your want to brush up your IT skills, enrol on one if Sage's IT training courses offered in their training centres around the UK.
Self assessment tax returns
You can find everything you need to know about your tax return on the HM Revenue & Cutoms website.
Find qualified professionals to help with bookkeeping
The ICB offers a FREE service to sole traders, businesses and accounting practices, helping to match their requirements with the skills and availability of local, professional bookkeepers, whether on a full time bases or self employed.
Take a course in accounts with the OU
The Open Universtiy 'Certificate in Accounting' will give you a thorough introduction to both theory and practice and offers a range of professional accreditation.
Find a small business bank account
The BBA is the voice of the banking industry for all banks who operate within the UK. The website has a bank account finder and information on banking codes.
Get the money you are owed
Money Claim Online (MCOL) is Her Majesty's Courts Service internet based service for making a claim against someone who owes you money.
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"Without a lot of planning, we might have failed"
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Building an online presence
No matter what kind of business you are in, an online presence is a vital.
Necessity and invention - it's hard being green
Marc Barber 23/07/2008
Not so long ago the Environment Agency, the public body charged with the tall order of keeping England’s land green and pleasant, claimed that greater compliance with green legislation could save small business millions of pounds. Have your say »
Inflation is King
Penny Proffit 19/06/2008
A look at inflation and why Mervyn King has had to put pen to paper... Have your say »
Basic building block of any Internet marketing campaign
Guest Blogger 07/07/2008
For almost all sectors of commerce today, the Internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is now a key tool for business. In the field of marketing in particular it has become crucial. Have your say »
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