Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles, guides and analysis on the issue of partnerships within business.
Tax
Until now, there has been no legislation in place which brings loans made to partnerships and sole traders into the charge to tax. This situation will be changing soon, as Lesley Stalker discusses.
Business management
In this piece, Carl Reader discusses the key factors that make for a good strategic partnership between two businesses.
News
One in three Britons would pick a family member as a business partner, research finds.
Advice
E-commerce expert Simon Horton shares why some partnership 'opportunities' can be more trouble than they're worth.
Business Ideas & Planning
Companies led by a duo rather than a single head often attribute their success to the power of their business partnership.
Tax
Determining whether a partnership exists, particularly in respect of VAT, can sometimes be a difficult task.
Business management
When it comes to dissolving a long-term business partnership, you may need to consider areas such as valuing goodwill and rebranding.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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.