Inflation could spell £2bn rise in business rates
Business rates are forecast to rise by almost £2bn in the 2024/25 tax year, adding to the strain that small firms are already facing.
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Business rates are forecast to rise by almost £2bn in the 2024/25 tax year, adding to the strain that small firms are already facing.
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The Small Business Commissioner, Liz Barclay, will be able to conduct investigations and write reports based on information and tip-offs.
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Firms are urging the chancellor to freeze business rates in his autumn statement to stop an extra £1.56bn being added to bills.
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Plastic cutlery, plates and polystyrene will be banned in England from 1 October 2023. We take a closer look at the rules.
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#SBS State of the Nation Roundtable report reveals that 72% of small businesses feel they are surviving, rather than thriving
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British businesses including Iceland and Burger King have complained to Ofgem about energy firms profiteering from non-domestic customers
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Office of the Small Business Commissoner claws back just £800,000 in late payments since new commissioner took over, saying sums involved are getting smaller
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Apply for the Xero Beautiful Business Fund to win a share of £360,000 in funding.
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Office of the Small Business Commissoner claws back just £800,000 in late payments since new commissioner took over, saying sums involved are getting smaller
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Apply for the Xero Beautiful Business Fund to win a share of £360,000 in funding.
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Gen Z Brits find running a side hustle more attractive than working part-time jobs in the retail or hospitality industries.
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Business rates relief for SMEs is 'likely' to continue into 2024/25. John Webber explains why this isn't so good in the long run.
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In the capital, 64 per cent of SMEs are turning to technology investments to increase productivity
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Energy Consultants Association calls class action lawsuit by 5,000 small businesses ‘a PR attempt’ and that compensation claimed bears no relation to reality
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Employment benefits specialist, Drewberry, explain why you should base your benefits around a Total Reward Strategy
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Professional indemnity insurance provides cover if somebody sues your business and they allege that your advice caused financial loss or damaged their brand. It’s not just for accountants and lawyers but for anyone offering a personal service, even web designers
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We've teamed up with the Current Account Switch Service to explain the benefits of switching your business bank account.