The complex VAT mistakes your business could be making
In this article, we will take a closer look at the most common issues faced by companies relating to VAT.
Accounting
The financing channel looks at the different small business funding options available to start-up companies and established SME businesses looking to grow. Read a wealth of guides and tips to help manage your accounts and cash flow better, views on the future of business banking and where to source alternative finance.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the most common issues faced by companies relating to VAT.
Accounting
Accounting
Late payments can cause endless problems for small business owners, and it's not just cash flow. We explore the extent of the issue and speak to three entrepreneurs about their experiences.
Tax
Here are some of the common triggers associated with HMRC tax investigations, along with how you can reduce the chance of them occurring.
Legal advice
What is the legal number of hours between shifts for workers? Peter Done explains more.
Accounting
Entrepreneurs are heading towards a self-employed pension crisis, with many not having any savings in place at all.
Accounting
It's vitally important to have a good grasp of what cash is coming in and going out of your business. Here, Emily Coltman gives some top tips on managing your forecasts.
Small Business Banking
If your business has a strong hold in an overseas market, you may benefit from opening a foreign currency account. Here, we look at how to go about it.
Accounting
I registered for VAT voluntarily when setting up my business and would like to deregister. I have stock at the moment of around £3,500 in cost value. What are the implications of this?
Small Business Banking
If your business has a strong hold in an overseas market, you may benefit from opening a foreign currency account. Here, we look at how to go about it.
Accounting
I registered for VAT voluntarily when setting up my business and would like to deregister. I have stock at the moment of around £3,500 in cost value. What are the implications of this?
Accounting
The rules and red tape around hiring staff for the first time can be daunting for any small business owner. So read our guide on how to tackle PAYE.
Accounting
In this piece, we share some essential tips on managing your accounts and tax, from tackling tax returns to beating late payment.
Business Loans
Here, we look at three routes to debt finance for your small company.
Small Business Banking
We talk to HSBC's UK head of business banking about the structure of the bank's SME services, how Brexit is encouraging positive export intentions and the relationship today's customers seek with their bank.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.
Partner content
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems