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There’s no doubt that Brexit uncertainty is affecting SMEs and it’s likely that the final deal will continue to impact enterprises of all sizes. This is particularly likely to be the case for companies that export products. In these challenging
An essential part of early planning for your start-up lies in market research. It’s the key to analysing your market, helps you to develop a workable business plan and a successful brand. Effective market research will not only shape your
At Turner Little we understand that, as a small business, maintaining momentum and enjoying success is not easy. As the sole person responsible for the success of your business, you’ll find it challenging and sometimes difficult. Without other people to
So, you’ve decided to go for it and start your own business. But do you know which business structure is the right one? It’s one of the first important decisions you will make on your start-up journey. The business structure
Research has shown that the average small business owner is spending £5,000 and an astonishing three working weeks on tax compliance every year. This has prompted representatives of small companies in the UK to demand reform. Too many barriers The
At Turner Little, we can help with different aspects of setting up your business, from financial advice to more complicated planning. Here are our sure-fire steps to achieving a financially stable business in 2018. Follow these good habits and you’ll
If you’ve been thinking of taking that step and starting a business from home, you might be unsure of the regulations surrounding such a venture. For example, do you know that you need permission to work from home from various
You may assume that SMEs would pay comparably less corporation tax than larger businesses. However, information from accountants Moore Stephens found that they paid more in 2016. The corporation tax paid by SMEs in 2016 was 21.7% while businesses that
If this year’s Autumn budget caught you by surprise, then we can help. Here we take a look at some of the UK Chancellor Philip Hammond’s key announcements and explain a bit more about how they will affect you as
Getting a business loan should be straightforward – it’s usually just a matter of talking the facts and figures through with your lender. But sometimes, things go wrong, and for reasons that often aren’t immediately apparent they say ‘no’. It
When it comes to succession planning, it’s all too easy to keep putting off the basics. However, this can be a problem further down the line, with potentially catastrophic consequences for small businesses and families. While many small business owners
Research from PolicyBee has found that 75% of SMEs have no budget set aside to deal with the potential consequences following a cyber-attack. The study was commissioned by cyber insurance expert Sarah Adams, who says: “Cyber-attacks are not just an
Starting up a small business inevitably means you don’t have much time or money spare. This is why marketing can often fall by the wayside. However, establishing your brand is vital if you want to seriously compete with more long-standing
There are certain questions all start-ups should ask themselves before they launch, and many of these revolve around tax. Entrepreneurs can underestimate the tax implications that come with running a new business. Here are some key questions that should be
Your ultimate aim is to become your own boss. You have the idea, the energy, the time and the focus. But do you have the knowledge needed to run your own business? In order to be a successful entrepreneur you
We’re in the middle of a disruptive business cycle, with small start-ups challenging big players in sectors across the board. Entrepreneurs are offering new twists on established business models and contributing innovative solutions, meaning markets are currently changing at speed.
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
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