Earlier this month the government confirmed that the apprenticeship levy will go ahead, despite calls from some business leaders for a delay. From 6th April 2017, all businesses with a wage bill of more than £3 million will be required to pay the apprenticeship levy, charged at a rate of 0.5 per cent of their annual bill.
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Why late payment hits the construction sector hardest
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
The Asset Based Finance Association (ABFA) says UK businesses now face an average wait of 61 days; just a 2 per cent increase from 60 days last year, putting into perspective the problems facing construction in regard to late payment. But the organisation points out that the construction sector has a particularly long supply chain which includes many small and medium-sized
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3 Examples of When Being Cheap Is Costly for Your Business
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Firms Have to Approach Emerging Markets as Investors, Not 'Tourists'
by Konstantin Makarov • • 0 Comments
As long as investors keep hopping from one country to the next, they perpetuate the cycle of capital flight from areas that desperately need cash and continuity.
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Clinton Proposes Standard Tax Deduction for Small Businesses
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Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign released additional details on Tuesday about how she would support U.S. small businesses if elected.