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Taxes may be a pain for every business owner, but they are necessary. It can easily feel overwhelming, particularly for small business owners who are trying to keep on top of everything. With new business, employees, pitches, products, and plans
Using financial models to forward plan for potential business outcomes used to be reserved for big businesses only. Modern accountancy is changing that landscape and making scenario planning relevant for even small businesses. Developing technologies While small businesses used to
Returner programmes have been launched as part of this year’s budget, by the Minister of State for Apprenticeships, Skills and Women. The initiatives will be offered by employers to help employees return to work after a career break. The idea
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018. As there’s now less than a year to go until enforcement, small businesses need to find ways to take advantage of the opportunities the changes will bring.
A recent survey shows that consumers using the internet are becoming more demanding. Around 60% of people who buy goods and services online report less loyalty towards brands with poor app and web performance. The survey was undertaken by performance
We’re excluding London from this rundown, which uses data from the the Start-Up Cities Index 2017. The list was drawn up based on a number of criteria including official data on house prices, commercial rent prices, business survival rates and
Start-ups are increasingly springing up across the Middle East, but they are also increasingly conducting business via offshore havens. Doing business offshore in places like the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) helps allay investors’ common worries. For
All businesses should have a contingency plan. Here’s why. It’s hard to ignore the news these days and the events in the UK and London in particular have shown that situations can, and do, change without prior warning. From cataclysmic
Without customers, you don’t have a business. They’re the lifeblood of your success and that’s why generating leads and retaining current customers is essential. But how do you keep generating new leads? It’s something many small business owners worry about.
A mixed partnership is a business strategy in which, for example, you form a limited company to manage your properties. This limited company becomes a formal partner in your business. This business structure is ideal for people who manage their
Most people are familiar with the term ‘offshore account’ but may think they’re solely the preserve of the rich and famous. However, this is not the case. Offshore accounts are simply savings accounts that are located and hosted outside of
If you’re one of the many people who have faced some financial ups and downs over the last few years, then your credit score may have taken a hit. Data shows that lowering credit scores have been one of the
New research from the University of Edinburgh Business school and RWTH Aachen University shows that entrepreneurs who write early stage business plans are 16% more likely to succeed. The report examined more than 1,000 start-ups and the progress made over
We’ve put together this guide to offshore accounts, to help you decide whether it’s something you should include in your financial planning. You may have read about high profile celebrities ostensibly using offshore bank accounts to get out of paying
Addressing concerns about timescales, the government has pulled back on the Making Tax Digital initiative, which aims to shift all tax records and payment online. They have now said that the three million small businesses affected by the proposed changes
So, you’ve taken the plunge and started your own business. You have a plan, bank account, insurance and HMRC registration. You may even have your first office and employees. But there’s something you absolutely need to sort out before you
If you’ve always thought that off-shore bank accounts don’t sound quite legitimate when it comes to holding your savings and assets, you might be surprised. There are many reasons why opening an off-shore bank account could be the right choice
If you’re facing finals and not sure what to do next, or just starting your degree and already planning your future, have you thought about starting your own business? A couple of decades ago this wouldn’t have been seen as
If you’re not sure about the VAT threshold or when you need to register, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together this brief guide to value added tax (VAT), the different rates, when they’re applicable and information
There are different types of trusts. When someone mentions a ‘trust’ the usual reaction is to think of a separate trust entity that has trustees and owns and manages assets on behalf of beneficiaries.