Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Tax
Determining whether a partnership exists, particularly in respect of VAT, can sometimes be a difficult task.
Finding and selling to customers
If you are looking to set up a mail order business, there are several issues you need to be aware of, such as legislation that applies to distance selling, delivery of goods and returns and data protection.
News
February is scam awareness month, a campaign launched by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to raise the public consciousness on the issues of fraud and con artists.
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.