Monthly Archives: February 2017

Two thirds of SME businesses not ready for tax digitalisation

A recent survey by the UK200Group shows that 65 per cent of its members’ SME business clients do not currently use software to manage their accounts. They will be forced to adapt significantly in order to use software to comply with HMRC’s ‘Making Tax Digital’ project, which aims to see businesses reporting tax digitally by 2018. The
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Small business finance conditions continue to improve

The British Business Bank’s latest comprehensive Small Business Finance Markets report finds that credit finance conditions continue to improve for smaller businesses, with eight consecutive quarters of growth in net bank lending to small businesses. Asset finance and peer-to-peer business lending grew particularly strongly in 2016, reaching £16.8 billion and £1.3 billion respectively, although the
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Small business finance conditions continue to improve

The British Business Bank’s latest comprehensive Small Business Finance Markets report finds that credit finance conditions continue to improve for smaller businesses, with eight consecutive quarters of growth in net bank lending to small businesses. Asset finance and peer-to-peer business lending grew particularly strongly in 2016, reaching £16.8 billion and £1.3 billion respectively, although the
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Employees with physical conditions also require mental health support

Employees who initially present with physical conditions need support for mental health and emotional problems in practically all cases, according to RedArc’s team of nurses. The company finds that no matter what the individual’s physical health condition, some level of additional mental or emotional problem also needs to be dealt with after the initial diagnosis. Christine
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Employees with physical conditions also require mental health support

Employees who initially present with physical conditions need support for mental health and emotional problems in practically all cases, according to RedArc’s team of nurses. The company finds that no matter what the individual’s physical health condition, some level of additional mental or emotional problem also needs to be dealt with after the initial diagnosis. Christine
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CFOs focus on profitability and growth in 2017

Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, chief financial officers (CFOs) are focusing on increasing profitability (41 per cent) and driving overall company growth (39 per cent) in the year ahead. Research from Robert Half Management Resources shows that CFOs and finance directors will assume more responsibility for balancing traditional financial responsibilities with developing business strategy. Nearly two-fifths of
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CFOs focus on profitability and growth in 2017

Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, chief financial officers (CFOs) are focusing on increasing profitability (41 per cent) and driving overall company growth (39 per cent) in the year ahead. Research from Robert Half Management Resources shows that CFOs and finance directors will assume more responsibility for balancing traditional financial responsibilities with developing business strategy. Nearly two-fifths of
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How investing in communications technology can help smaller businesses stay ahead of the curve

When you’re running a small business it’s a real and constant challenge to keep up with bigger (and richer) companies. With a budget many times smaller than the multinationals, and lacking the in-house expertise of the big guys, deciding which direction to take with new technology is always a difficult call. However, modern communications technology
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How investing in communications technology can help smaller businesses stay ahead of the curve

When you’re running a small business it’s a real and constant challenge to keep up with bigger (and richer) companies. With a budget many times smaller than the multinationals, and lacking the in-house expertise of the big guys, deciding which direction to take with new technology is always a difficult call. However, modern communications technology
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