UK manufacturers optimistic for growth
Optimism among small and medium-sized manufacturers grew at a record pace in the third quarter of this year, according to a survey by the Confederation… Read More »UK manufacturers optimistic for growth
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Crowdfunding guidance for small firms
Guidance about how small firms and start-ups can access finance through crowdfunding has been published as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, which ran from 18-24… Read More »Crowdfunding guidance for small firms
Improving cashflow
Nobody ever plans a cashflow crisis, yet they occur with alarming frequency – usually due to a failure to plan ahead or to make adequate… Read More »Improving cashflow
Charity taxation
If you are involved with running a charity, you should be aware of the special accounting and tax provisions that relate to charities. A charity… Read More »Charity taxation
Autumn Statement 2013
Delivering the 2013 Autumn Statement, the Chancellor said the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility proved that “Britain’s economic plan is working” but… Read More »Autumn Statement 2013
Pensions allowance cuts loom
On 6 April 2014, the annual and lifetime allowances for pension contributions will be reduced. It’s likely to affect a greater number of individuals than… Read More »Pensions allowance cuts loom
Getting savvy with staff benefits
Employee benefits, such as childcare vouchers or a pool car, can help businesses to improve staff retention, absence rates, productivity and relations. Recent research by… Read More »Getting savvy with staff benefits
Protecting your business for key personnel loss
Research has found that 55 per cent of businesses believe they would cease trading as a result of the long-term incapacity, illness or death of… Read More »Protecting your business for key personnel loss
Forgetting to invoice costs SMEs billions
The UK’s small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) could be losing up to £3.7 billion as a result of poor internal systems and financial accounting,… Read More »Forgetting to invoice costs SMEs billions
Reducing personal tax liability
This guide is intended to help you with your 2013/14 financial and tax planning. Nobody wants to pay more tax than is necessary and good… Read More »Reducing personal tax liability