Just under half of all the UK’s high street banks could close by the end of the year, prompting calls to turn empty branches into hubs shared by banks. Even though 81pc believe that trust is the ‘most important factor in their purchasing journey’, 76pc say they lack confidence in using their banking services online, … Read more
The UK’s largest lenders are preparing to collect billions of pounds in repayments of emergency loans amid rising concerns that firms could be strongarmed into making repayments. While banks are busy assigning hundreds of employees to be the driving force behind the recovery efforts, bosses have conducted regular talks with the Treasury to finalise plans. … Read more
Our hellotax review looks at whether this VAT solution provides a reliable service for all types of businesses or if it’s more suited to particular companies.
Get ready for filing your annual accounts with our handy year end accounting checklist to get your accounts and documents in order.
As the banks have reduced branch opening hours over the last 12 months and often employed fewer staff, dealing with customer complaints and queries has been a major challenge for them. But some have managed much better than others. The latest analysis of feedback and complaints data carried out by consumer website Fairer Finance shows … Read more
Our Americommerce review looks at this very US-orientated web store builder to see if it is able to be used effectively by UK businesses too.
Hundreds of thousands of small business owners who have lost money during the pandemic crisis will be able to claim more than £1bn in tax relief to help mitigate losses. The Government announced an emergency extension to ‘loss carry back’ rules in the Budget at the start of the month. The move will enable businesses … Read more
Need an online store? Our Square Online review looks at why this platform is right for those needing to sell online but wrong for everyone else.
1 in 5 new businesses fails in the UK. In this guide, you’ll not only find out how many new businesses fail but the common reasons why and how to avoid them.
Industry groups have warned the collapse of the UK’s trade with the EU will continue into the summer following the failure to recruit as many as 30,000 customs agents, despite government assurances that normal service has resumed. Delays and confusion at Britain’s ports, resulting in 40pc of lorries crossing the Channel with empty containers, threatens … Read more