Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Business management
Your Business, Your Family, Their Future - How to ensure your family enterprise thrives for generations by Emily Griffiths-Hamilton
Government Grants
Businesses moving goods in and out of the EU can benefit from customs training and IT improvement grants from HMRC - the deadline to apply is being extended but only till the end of May
Accounting
The loan charge and off-payroll legislation continue to cause concern - that damage done in the public sector will role into the private one.
Employing & managing staff
As the increase in auto enrolment contributions to workplace pension schemes kicks in employers face a challenge in persuading employees to stay within the schemes. The benefits outweigh the time spent encouraging them.
Small Business Banking
Small to medium sized businesses feel banks don't understand them or offer the service they need. Daniel Meere of Axis Corporate recognises the problems and observes some solutions
News
Businesses and individuals have been recognised for their contribution to London business life at the Mayor of London awards
Tax
HMRC is looking for input to a consultation on the workings of IR35 - the off payroll working rules due to impact the private sector from April 2020.
Alternative finance
UK small businesses Spinnaker International and Grayson Thermal Systems secure funding with the support of alternative credit specialist Caple
International Business
Many UK businesses are putting themselves at risk of not being able to continue trading in the EU if a no deal Brexit occurs. A few simple steps can ensure business can continue
Tax
Guidelines for those wishing to register as exempt for Making Tax Digital have been announced but these leave little time to apply according to one tax body
Small Business Banking
New banks have beaten larger players to secure funding from RBS to help small businesses across the country to grow
News
Small businesses and charities in London are being encouraged and supported to replace polluting vehicles ahead of emissions charging being introduced