Simon Brookes of Mineral Payroll on conflicts, new roles and his £30m revenue
When Simon Brookes secured his first job out of school as a sales representative selling plant hire equipment for a …
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What The Construction Industry Scheme Means For Contractors & Subcontractors
The construction industry scheme (CIS) is a tax system in the UK that sets out and governs how contractors and …
Contract Works Insurance Explained
By Oliver Davey
Contract works insurance, also known as Contractors’ All Risks Insurance, is a type of insurance policy that provides coverage for …
What’s the future for contractor SMEs in a post-Brexit world
The UK construction sector has been an industry phoenix constantly rising and recovering from the ashes of recession. But for smaller contractors, will Brexit prove a challenge too far?
Funding your construction project: Bridging vs. development finance
By Sue Andrews
What are the differences between the most commonly used finance options for property developments,?bridging loans and development finance
Carillion demise exposes shameful payment practices of corporates
Carillion’s liquidation has highlighted just how shocking the payment procedures of corporate firms are and the risks SMEs find themselves in as a result.
December 2017 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
Many will still be celebrating the end of 2017, a year filled with tumultuous and confusing economic statistics. But for all the uncertainty and changes that came about, we enter 2018 more stable than we d like to think.
Autumn Budget 2017: Ramping up the UK’s digital, maths, science and construction skills
Hoping to bridge the UK’s skills gap, chancellor Philip Hammond announced in his Autumn Budget numerous investments for training staff and educating pupils.
Winners and losers: A sector analysis of the businesses affected by Brexit and the weaker pound
By World First
Currency fluctuations always mean some businesses come out on top while others are left in the dust but in a sector analysis, which industries fare the worst from a weak pound
The UKs fastest growing private companies: Hot 100 2015 (57) Foundation Developments
With a turnover of around £80m per annum, Foundation Developments has jumped the Hot 100 queue, appearing on the list for the second consecutive time – but ahead of its original position at number 68.