Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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HMRC’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) is still not properly tested two years since its release, according to a Freedom for Information (FOI) request by UK contracting industry organisation
Accounting
Tax
Small businesses can miss out on tax breaks and reliefs that could save them money. Jonathan Amponsah outlines 12 common mistakes to avoid
Tax
HMRC regularly runs webinars to help small businesses and individuals to understand aspects of tax planning - here are the latest
Accounting
Accountants offer a more comprehensive service for businesses than ever leading for calls for the definition of the term to be addressed
Crowdfunding for Business
Experts predict this new source of startup funding could be worth £2.3 billion in 2019.
Alternative finance
Small businesses may be feeling the uncertainty of Brexit but financiers are focussed on the sector to survive and grow following any exit from the EU
Tax
Those paying VAT will need, post April 2019, to make their submissions digitally to HMRC. The pilot system for testing their software is now open to all
Tax
Many small businesses are taking advantage of the streamlined registration service for tax and company status
Tax
Those paying VAT will need, post April 2019, to make their submissions digitally to HMRC. The pilot system for testing their software is now open to all
Tax
Many small businesses are taking advantage of the streamlined registration service for tax and company status
Accounting
Government is adapting its strategy to deal with self-employed pension crisis.
Accounting
A new government report reveals how long it takes some of the UK's major high street names to pay small suppliers.
Alternative finance
Getting clients to pay you on time is a crucial part of securing strong and healthy cashflow for your business.
Tax
It's a lovely gesture at this time of year to take the staff out for a celebratory lunch or drinks. However there could be tax implications so best check on what these are
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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