The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt’s 2% National Insurance (‘NIC’) cut may not be as generous as he proclaimed at last week’s Spring Budget, say leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.
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Business Planning: A Royal Pain or the Secret to Your Success?
Business planning. Two words that fill us all with joy. No?
Huge boom in over 50 year old entrepreneurs with Start Up Loans providing over £140m of finance to fulfil start up dream
The surge in entrepreneurship among individuals aged 50 and above post-pandemic has led to a significant milestone for Start Up Loans, a part of the British Business Bank.
It’s the experience that counts – ways to retain your customers
“There’s no substitute for experience.” This is a phrase we hear often in business and our wider lives. But while this commonly refers to choosing people or a company to provide a service, shouldn’t the phrase also apply to the experience your customer receives?
Companies run by women are less likely to go insolvent than companies run by men
New research suggests that companies led by women exhibit a lower likelihood of insolvency compared to those led by men.
British companies urged to trial four-day weeks in August
British companies are being encouraged to embrace a more relaxed approach to summer by participating in a trial of a four-day workweek throughout the month of August.
Businesses can now access £185m funding for green upgrades, say energy experts
Considering the integration of renewable energy into your business may appear daunting from a financial perspective. However, energy specialists Geo Green Power have highlighted the latest funding support that could transform your eco-friendly aspirations into reality in 2024.
Using a shareholder agreement to avoid conflict, delays and costly mistakes
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s how unpredictable the world can be and the importance of planning ahead for challenging circumstances.
Why CAC and LTV are ‘must know’ concepts for every entrepreneur
Do you know what your business pays in sales and marketing costs to attract one additional customer? Do you know the average profit your business realises from a future customer relationship? Gaining insight into your Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and Lifetime Value (LTV) is crucial.
Why your business should get involved in corporate fundraising
Corporate fundraising is where businesses and private companies raise money for charity and donate to good causes. Often it is in the form of cash or an in-kind gift to a charity.
Small businesses count the soaring cost of late payments
The detrimental impact of late payments on small businesses has reached alarming levels, with the total cost soaring to £1.6 billion by the end of 2023, according to findings by the accountancy firm Xero.
Funding Circle looks to sell US arm and launches off share buyback as losses deepen
Funding Circle, a prominent fintech firm specializing in small business lending, announced today a strategic shift in its operations aimed at curbing losses and revitalizing its share value.
Where has your target market gone? How SMEs can roll with the changes to develop a business growth strategy with impact
For businesses looking to scale successfully, a growth strategy detailing how to overcome current and future challenges is essential.
FCA inquiry into small business lending branded ‘illogical’
The response of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to investigate banks’ use of personal guarantees in small business lending has been criticised as “illogical” and inadequate by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which initially raised the issue.
Rishi Sunak: UK economy is on the right track
In anticipation of what could be the government’s final Budget before the general election, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asserted that the UK economy is on the right track.