2 May 2023 – Traditional employment is no longer seen as the safest option when it comes to job security. This has led many to reassess their career plans and look for alternatives. UK businesses had a tough few years, with a pandemic followed by a labour shortage and rising costs. And the challenging times … Read more
For a startup to get noticed and build a customer base, it’s becoming increasingly important to be online. This is where the majority of businesses are finding their customers, building relationships and ultimately making the sales to fuel their growth. But with so many businesses accessible at customers’ fingertips, start-ups don’t just have to be … Read more
25 April 2023 – Redundancies have made the news a lot this year already with many big companies laying off staff to mitigate higher costs, including Amazon, Meta, Twitter, Tesco and Wilko. Due to Brexit and the pandemic, 2022 has seen a labour shortage, which made finding the right staff difficult for small businesses. Recruitment … Read more
11 April 2023 – New research has shown that retention among apprentices is very high, with 93% staying in the same company after they have qualified. The UK is suffering from a shortage of skilled labour, which has a big impact on many small businesses. Not being able to get the right staff for the … Read more
4 April 2023 – The tax year 2023/24 has started, which means several changes will come into effect. Many of these will affect small businesses. With every new tax year, changes come into effect. After a very challenging year, many small businesses are bracing for more headwinds, as some changes will put more pressure on … Read more
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28 March 2023 – New research shows that 95% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) say that workplace culture is suffering due to the cost-of-living crisis. Spending solutions firm Pleo has released its newest State of Spending Report, which shows that 95% of small businesses leaders feel that the cost-of-living crisis puts workplace culture at … Read more
21 March 2023 – On Wednesday the Chancellor has delivered his first spring budget, which he also called the “back-to-work budget”, indicating what his main focus is. In the weeks leading up to the spring budget, Jeremy Hunt has emphasised that economic growth will be the cornerstone of the measures he will announce. A main … Read more
As of April 2024, cash accounting will become the default method for self-assessment tax returns in an effort to make the tax process easier. However, businesses can still choose to opt out of cash accounting and opt for accrual accounting instead. No matter which option is selected, being able to stay on top of your … Read more
14 March 2023 – The Chancellor will deliver his spring budget on 15 March, and it is expected that combating economic inactivity will play a big role in the Government’s plans. Before any budget, there is much speculation about what will be in it. And it’s no different for this spring budget, which Jeremy Hunt … Read more