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Pensions

Articles and guides on pensions regulation and provision for UK SMEs and the self employed, covering topics such as auto-enrolment and workplace pension schemes.

News

Employees concerned with pension planning

Nearly 60 per cent of employees worry they are not saving enough for their retirement ahead of the 2012 pension reforms.

Accounting

Deferring state pension: Good idea?

I am self-employed and shall be 65 on April 3rd and my wife is 62. I intend to draw a deferred pension accrued from when I was working. I understand my tax allowance will be increased this year. If I continue to work for a couple of years or so, and also employ my wife, part-time, to carry out book-keeping, what are the tax implications?

News

SMEs prepare for the long haul – The Turner Report

With the Turner Report's controversial proposal to raise the pension age beyond 65 still looming large ahead of an expected legislation overhaul in April, it seems that a significant number of SME owners and managers are already expecting to work well beyond this age.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

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

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

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

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world