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
Plans to begin implementing auto-enrolment pension schemes in 2012 will hamper the ability of smaller firms to run their businesses, it has been claimed. A… Read More »Smaller employers will be hit by compulsory pension plans
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
New laws aimed at cracking down on business bribery have come on stream. The Bribery Act, which took effect as from 1 July 2011, has… Read More »What the Bribery Act means for business
This 2011/12 guide is intended to help you and your [unincorporated] business tax planning Don’t miss out on tax planning opportunities. Planning for the year… Read More »Tax and your business: the year ahead