Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Business management
The Government recently announced the launch of an online portal to enable businesses to easily view and bid for contracts advertised by Government buyers at both local and national levels.
Accounting
One of our readers has posed the following question related to PAYE when working a full time job and also a 'side gig' job.
Legal advice
If you are looking to set up a business in partnership with friends, then it's imperative to get professional advice and draw up a shareholders agreement, says Nigel Lander, specialist finance adviser at Business Link for London.
Buying and selling a company
If you are looking to buy a business, there are several factors that can influence the price you will pay.
Tax
If you are importing some VAT-rated products in from the EU, but your turnover is less than VAT registration level, find out whether you have to pay duty.
Business management
Forecasting is one of the cornerstones on which your business is built, and as such, should not be a task that is hurried or completed without due care and attention.
Business Technology
A report from the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) says that hundreds of businesses may face legal action because their websites are not accessible to disabled customers.
News
Got a question on VAT? Then it is always best to seek first-hand advice from the professionals on all finance matters that relate to your business, particularly where tax and VAT are concerned.
News
Business Link for London has launched a campaign to offer free advice to businesses based across London boroughs.
News
Small local businesses received a fillip with the news that over half the population would prefer to buy from them than from a large nationwide company, according to a survey from Lloyds TSB Business.
Buying and selling a company
If you intend to buy or start a business in the UK and you are not a British citizen, there are certain criteria you must fulfil.
News
The Government has announced a series of measures aimed at helping small business in areas such as finance, investment, innovation and skills.