Monthly Archives: March 2017

How businesses must flex to ease the return to work

Helping professionals back into work following a career break is an issue under the spotlight once again following the budget announcement that £5 million will go towards extending return to work schemes to all levels of management. How this funding trickles down and impacts remains to be seen but the intention is to give those
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Seven things the new tax year will bring for SMEs

Now that Spring is upon us, for many a new tax year is beginning. A number of changes have been announced by government and these will take effect on 6th April 2017. These will have an impact on small businesses, therefore it is important they are aware of the changes and their impact. Personal allowance
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HMRC applies to shut down more businesses as it pursues unpaid tax

HMRC applications to wind up businesses in order to recover unpaid tax rose 12 per cent last year, up to 3,906 in 2016 from 3,485 in 2015, says Funding Options, the online business finance supermarket. Funding Options says that if HMRC is successful in obtaining a winding up order from a court, the business concerned will
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How small businesses can retain talent and boost employee performance

You might not have the manpower of a larger business, but there’s plenty to be said for a small and tight-knit team. From employee perks to productivity hacks, here are four ways to take advantage of your small-business status and keep your team happy, loyal and engaged. Increase performance by offering choice Night owls, meticulous
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Finding the right niche for your small business

You may have a good idea for a business, but unless you are focused on the right niche, you might not be able to get traction. One common problem I’ve often witnessed in new businesses is that they are overly general. They want to maximise their possible customer base, but in so doing, they become
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Five steps to managing your small business budget more effectively

No matter what size a business is; a well-managed budget is vital to it’s success. However, there is extra pressure on small businesses to manage their budget more precisely than larger ones, as back-up funds may be harder to come by. In order to ensure you’re consistently making profit while balancing other expenses, you need
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