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Your company’s website is usually the first port of call for consumers who want to learn about your products and services. If you trade in foreign countries, you may want to consider using one domain, as this will allow you
Starting your own business can be very rewarding. But before you pursue this step, you may want to look at the key areas of the company establishment process, to ensure you create a business which can thrive. Turner little asks:
If you decide to start a business, you need to protect your company’s Intellectual Property (IP), so you can retain the competitive edge required to succeed in a crowded marketplace. This means that you may need to know about how
If you start your own business, you will be required to pay taxes to the UK government. It is vital that you educate yourself on your tax obligations, so you can plan your business’ finances effectively. Online portal Small Business
The .uk domain operator Nominet has released a report this week which illustrates that establishing a website can prove advantageous for UK-based tradespeople. Turner Little comments. Engaging online A website should serve as the foundation of your online outreach strategy.
Self-employment in the UK continues to soar. As of the end of the quarter to October 2015, a record 4.6 million Britons worked for themselves, indicating that this is becoming an increasingly popular employment option. Turner Little discusses the key
It is vital to spend time planning before launching a company, to ensure its success in the long-term. Small Business recently reviewed the key factors that you should take into consideration. Turner Little outlines the most important. Business idea How
When you develop a new product, it is essential that you launch it effectively, to generate return on investment. Turner Little asks: what should you do after creating a new product? Protect your intellectual property Before you do anything else,
A trust is a legal instrument which can provide you with an effective way to manage your money and assets. You can utilise trusts to accomplish a number of estate planning goals, ensuring that your assets are handled appropriately. Turner
In late 2015 a study found that nearly half of UK adults want to set up their own companies. Turner Little looks at the benefits of becoming your own boss and starting your own business. Become your own boss A
Your staff can claim back any personal money used for business purposes from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in tax relief. According to Small Business, almost a third of staff are losing at least £60 in unclaimed expenses every year.
There may come a time where you cannot control your own funds effectively. In these instances, you may want to establish a trust to ensure your money is managed appropriately. Turner Little explains how to set up a trust. What
Turner Little reports on high street bank HSBC’s recent decision to launch a new financing facility for British small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). HSBC SME Fund According to Small Business, HSBC has launched a £10 million (m) support package for
If you want to start your own company, you may want to think about forming a business partnership. With this business creation model, two or more people share ownership of the firm. Each partner contributes to the running of the
New figures show that by deeming expenses too small or insignificant to claim, sole traders and small businesses are losing out to the tune of millions of pounds in tax relief. Claiming expenses If you operate a business you can
On 6th April 2016, the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 came into effect. As part of this law, UK Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (“LLP’s”) are required to maintain a People with Significant Control (PSC) register. Turner Little
A poor credit rating can limit your ability to live a normal life both personally and professionally, as well as limit access to the funds you need to obtain a mortgage or to start a business. Turner Little asks: what
Despite often attracting “bad press”, establishing an off-shore bank account can provide you with the effective means to manage your assets particularly when you live, work or buy property abroad or routinely transfer money between international accounts or currencies. Turner
Turner Little recently reported that nearly half of UK adults want to start their own business, with 50% of this number saying they would utilise their own savings to become their own boss. If you have got a great idea
April 2016 signalled the beginning of a new tax year, meaning that a wide range of government changes to UK tax policy have now come into effect. Turner Little explains the key tax changes small businesses should be aware of