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R&D

Articles on Research and Development (R&D) and its crucial role in driving innovation and competitiveness for small companies.

Business management

Boost your chances of getting R&D tax credits – despite the crackdown

Darryl Hoy explains what R&D tax credits are, how they've changed and how to increase your chances of success, despite the crackdown

News

Government proposes to revamp R&D tax credits for small businesses

A consultation document from the Government published on Friday acknowledged there was “merit to the case for further support” to small and medium-sized businesses

News

Small business spent £24bn on R&D last year

Small businesses spent 4% more on research and development in 2021 than they did in 2020 – calling into question Chancellor’s decision to slash R&D investment incentives

Business Technology

Create an ‘innovation culture’ and turbocharge R&D results

In this piece, we talk about how businesses can improve the way they go about innovation and R&D to improve success rates and returns on investment.

Tax

R&D tax credits: Facts you need to know and mistakes you need to avoid

Here, we take a look at the R&D tax credits facts you need to know and the mistakes you need to avoid while claiming.

Tax

Boosting innovation in small businesses with R&D tax credits

Here’s how the government’s R&D Tax Credit initiatives are helping to foster innovation in small businesses across the UK.

Accounting

How my business benefited from R&D tax relief and EIS

Here, Richard Stewart, founder of Untangl.co.uk, discusses how his company benefitted from R&D tax relief and EIS, and how yours can too.

Government Grants

Receiving a business grant for research and development 

Harry Norman discusses how his business received grants to further research and development into new technologies.

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 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

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