Businesses turning to legal solutions to conquer bad debt
An increasing number of businesses are turning to the law to tackle the scourge of late payment and reduce their losses, research finds.
Accounting
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An increasing number of businesses are turning to the law to tackle the scourge of late payment and reduce their losses, research finds.
Accounting
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I started a new business eight months ago but was not VAT-registered. Now I want to sell machinery and close the business. Can I claim VAT back and do I need first to register then sell the business?
Accounting
Mark Paraskeva, CEO of the SME division at IRIS Software Group, discusses the upcoming Real Time Information payroll changes and how businesses can prepare.
Accounting
Alternative finance specialist Platform Black outlines how businesses can stay on top of their cash flow management.
Accounting
My business is suffering from a cash flow problem and I am considering consulting with staff and imposing a temporary 30 per cent wage reduction for three months. I would then pay this back to them with an additional bonus. What should I consider?
Accounting
If a leased company car is not left at the premises of the company for security purposes overnight, can I reclaim 100 per cent VAT rather than the cap of 50 per cent on the lease hire of the vehicle? Does 50 per cent VAT reclaimable apply to the purchase of fuel?
Accounting
The Forum of Private Business has urged entrepreneurs to keep HM Revenue & Customs up to date with any changes to their business, no matter how small.
Accounting
Clive Kahn, CEO of payment solutions company CardSave, considers how small businesses can combat the UK's late payment culture.
Accounting
The Forum of Private Business has urged entrepreneurs to keep HM Revenue & Customs up to date with any changes to their business, no matter how small.
Accounting
Clive Kahn, CEO of payment solutions company CardSave, considers how small businesses can combat the UK's late payment culture.
Accounting
I have a limited, VAT-registered company. The car I use is my own. What am I allowed to claim as a mileage allowance and what are the VAT implications?
Accounting
If I were to use my home as part business and install solar panels, can the capital be part-offset against profits and if so, how?
Accounting
What are the key terms and conditions to put on a quote and/or invoice?
Accounting
Large companies that fail to pay their small business suppliers promptly will be named and shamed online, a cabinet office minister says.
Business Loans
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Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Technology
With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world