Small Business Act becomes law
A range of measures aimed at supporting small businesses have become law after the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act gained royal assent. The act… Read More »Small Business Act becomes law
Jack Ross
Auto-enrolment exemptions introduced
Employers will no longer need to auto-enrol employees in certain circumstances after regulatory changes were introduced in April 2015. From 1 April 2015, the following… Read More »Auto-enrolment exemptions introduced
Businesses delay capital investment
Almost two thirds of UK businesses generated a cash surplus in the last tax year, according to research by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in… Read More »Businesses delay capital investment
NICs Abolished for Under 21s
Back in the 2013 Autumn Statement it was announced that from April 2015 there would be no employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) due on earnings… Read More »NICs Abolished for Under 21s
An introduction to VAT
This article looks at VAT for beginners including rates and schemes If you’re expecting your turnover to exceed £82,000 this year, then you’re probably having… Read More »An introduction to VAT
Capital gains tax planning
A guide to capital gains tax and how to make the most of your exemptions. Selling something you own for more than you bought it… Read More »Capital gains tax planning
Your money: Pension reforms explained
It’s been over a year since the Chancellor first announced reforms to how people can access their pension savings. We look at what you need… Read More »Your money: Pension reforms explained
Making use of equity finance
Equity investment in small businesses has more than doubled in the last 3 years, a report by the British Business Bank has found. Figures show… Read More »Making use of equity finance
Boosting small business productivity
Small businesses in the UK continue to be less productive compared to other countries, according to a report by the All Parliamentary Small Business Group.… Read More »Boosting small business productivity
SMEs in profit at 2007 levels
The number of small businesses that reported profits over the last 12 months has returned to 2007 levels, according to the government’s Small Business Survey.… Read More »SMEs in profit at 2007 levels