Seismic shift of attitude amongst businesses wanting to shape up for the new economy
Britain’s businesses are on a crash course to increase efficiency and cut waste, according to new research by blur Group.
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How to manage litigation costs as an SME
By Simon Walsh
The government has now followed through with its proposal to introduce significant increases in court fees first mooted in January, with the new regime coming into force on 9 March. Fees for claims of between £1 and £10,000 will remain at their present levels with a £455 ceiling, though the cost of issuing cases worth between £10,000 and £200,000 will rise significantly to five per cent of the value of a claim.
The Budget 2015: The impact and implementation of new digital tax accounts
Lesley Stalker examines the news that HMRC has flexed new muscles by swapping paper tax returns for digital returns linked to bank accounts.
Building a business to sell: 7 ways to get it right from the start
Is your plan to flip your business as quickly as you can Here are seven ways to play to build your business for a sale.
Time management: Five quick wins for SMEs
By Simon Brooke
In a report published in February by the Centre for Enterprise and Economic Development Research (CEEDR), small and medium-sized businesses that manage time well were found to be a fifth more likely to achieve higher growth margins than those that don’t. Could this focus the minds of many SME owners to make the most of their time in the office
From roofing apprentice to British Chambers of Commerce president
During an apprenticeship event at the House of Commons, British Chambers of Commerce president Nora Senior revealed her career started in roof tiling and offered research from the BCC and also what its plans are to encourage companies to “safeguard” young talent and avoid extinction.
Media interviews: How to avoid a Green Party-style debacle
By David Craik
Green Party leader Natalie Bennett’s recent appearance on Nick Ferrari’s LBC Radio show was the ultimate toe-curling interview.
Why should SMEs consider AIM as a potential route to fund their businesses
The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) provides an excellent option for SMEs to raise growth capital by the sale of shares within a regulatory regime specifically designed for their needs. But why should you consider AIM” And what do you need to do in the run up to, and after, a successful flotation
The A-C of boosting your websites conversion rate
Are your website hits increasing month on month Did your Google AdWords campaign bring more traffic than ever before Are your sales increasing No! Then you need the A-C of boosting your conversion rates.
Tax avoidance does everybody do it
The distinction between tax avoidance and tax evasion used to be clear, but the shifting sands of public opinion have changed that. Does everyone take part in tax avoidance