Business Advice

HMRC has come under fire in recent weeks over its Business Record Checks, which target small and medium-sized businesses. HMRC claims that 44 per cent… Read More »Business Record Checks

Whether you have been in business for decades, or are in the fledgling stages, reviewing your business plan at the start of the year can… Read More »Time to review your business plan?

With ‘baby boomers’ now attaining state retirement age there is an increasing number of family businesses that will be handing over the reins in the… Read More »Passing on a family business

What is flexible working? A number of surveys have revealed that more than 95 per cent of workers relate flexible working to having the ability… Read More »Flexible working: a smarter way to run a business?

The ability to predict realistic sales levels is essential for a business. Not only does it enable you to identify and deal with any possible… Read More »Effective sales planning

When businesses run into cash flow difficulties, delaying payments to suppliers can become a problem. Make sure you keep on top of your debtors, and… Read More »Keeping on top of your debtors

The Bribery Act 2010 came into force on the 1st July 2011 making it a criminal offence for an individual or commercial organisation to offer… Read More »Does The Bribery Act Affect You?

The Government has brought forward two changes in the law to help smaller firms gain access to equity finance. The changes mean that fewer small… Read More »New rules may give SMEs easier access to equity funding

More details have been released on proposed changes to some of the tax reliefs available for firms that invest in research and development, and new… Read More »Hopes that research tax breaks will encourage innovation

Businesses have been invited to blow the whistle on regulations that are both excessive and inconsistent in an effort to reduce the compliance burden faced… Read More »Help us tackle excessive red tape, says Government