Can a single person start a limited company? Find out the answer and the full ins and outs of setting up a limited company on your own in the UK.
29 August 2023 – The cost-of-living crisis is causing UK employees a lot of stress. Despite this, 64% of workers say that their employers aren’t supporting them with measures to improve their financial wellbeing. Many households have seen their budgets shrink due to the cost-of-living crisis. Especially the rising costs of food and energy hit … Read more
National Insurance Contributions (NIC) can be confusing when self-employed. Find everything you need to know about NIC for self-employed in our ultimate guide.
Use our ANNA Formations review to see what drawbacks and potential upsides there are to using this bank’s company formation process.
15 August 2023 – On Monday the UK Government has launched the UK Business Climate Hub to support small businesses to cut their carbon emissions and save money on their energy bills. Since 2019, the UK is bound by law to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. According to research, business and industry are responsible … Read more
8 August 2023 – New research has found that social media is now the top sales generator for 28% of small businesses. It replaces other sales channels such as e-commerce and actual stores. A study surveying 2,000 UK adults, 500 of which have their own company, has shown that social media generates more sales for … Read more
Make the most of email marketing by building a targeted list of customers ready to buy. Find out how with our guide on how to build a small business email marketing list
1 August 2023 – Despite the challenging economic landscape, the majority of small businesses are optimistic for the future, with almost 80% being positive about their performance. The past few years were tough for small businesses: the pandemic, supply chain issues, energy prices soaring, inflation rising, borrowing costs going up and business rates and taxes … Read more
25 July 2023 – Contactless payment is the favourite payment method of the Brits, overtaking cash payments in face-to-face transactions. The use of cash to pay for goods in stores has reduced for quite a while now. Especially during the pandemic, card payments became the safer option compared to paying with cash. New research has … Read more
A company secretary is an important role that is often misunderstood and assumed to be a personal assistant or receptionist. Despite any preconceptions, corporate secretaries play a more important role in helping businesses operate within the law and financial regulations. Depending on the business, corporate secretaries can also help directors with the day-to-day running of … Read more