Employment Allowance for small business
We answer the key questions around Employment Allowance to help you determine whether your business is eligible and, if it is, how to apply
Accounting
The financing channel looks at the different small business funding options available to start-up companies and established SME businesses looking to grow. Read a wealth of guides and tips to help manage your accounts and cash flow better, views on the future of business banking and where to source alternative finance.
We answer the key questions around Employment Allowance to help you determine whether your business is eligible and, if it is, how to apply
Accounting
News
Business minister asks businesses hurt by scrapping VAT-free shopping for overseas visitors to provide him with ‘data and information’
Accounting
At what point does your small business have to start paying VAT? Should you voluntarily pay VAT? And what are legitimate ways to stay under the VAT threshold?
Accounting
All limited companies must pay corporation tax on the profits they make, but there are entirely legitimate ways to reduce the amount you pay says James Johnson, a partner at Hillier Hopkins
Accounting
What is rateable value and how has it changed as of 1 April 2023? What you need to know if you want to appeal your rates bill
Accounting
Whether you pass the VAT threshold or register for VAT voluntarily, we explain everything you need to know about Value Added Tax
Accounting
Here, we break down a number of tactics business owners can use to extract profit from their business with one eye on tax-efficiency at all times.
Accounting
If I bought my car for £7,000 + VAT and use it 50/50 for business and personal use. How much can I claim back? I’m so confused.
Accounting
Here, we break down a number of tactics business owners can use to extract profit from their business with one eye on tax-efficiency at all times.
Accounting
If I bought my car for £7,000 + VAT and use it 50/50 for business and personal use. How much can I claim back? I’m so confused.
Accounting
If your employer gives you a company car on top of your salary, you still have to pay tax on it. We look at the ways you can reduce your company car tax bill
Government Grants
Industries like construction and fisheries have grants to help cover the cost of health and safety training
Government Grants
If your business uses solar panels, you can generate cash from National Grid suppliers for the energy you produce and do not use
Government Grants
Since Brexit, the number of business grants offered by local authorities - many of them funded by the European Union - have dried up. We list council business grants still available for your small business
Finding and selling to customers
Digital ad campaigns aren't just for big businesses. Here's why you should be considering it...
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Financing
Here we explore six types of business funding that can help your UK tech company expand and reach its goals.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.