Online reviews are essential to businesses in the 21st century. Just think about the last purchase you made – did you see a review before you committed? Did you check out the star ratings of a local takeaway before deciding if it was ‘safe’? We’re going to assume you did and thus already know to … Read more
6 December 2022 – A new review into payment practices and effectiveness of current measures has been launched by the Government to help protect small businesses, who are currently owed over £23bn in unpaid invoices, from late payments by big firms. The Business Secretary Grant Shapps has launched a comprehensive review to tackle late payments … Read more
29 November 2022 – Rising energy bills and the lack of certainty about what government support there will be after March 2023 could mean many small businesses might close this spring. When Jeremy Hunt delivered his autumn budget on 17 November, small businesses were hoping to hear more about how they will be supported after … Read more
22 November 2022 – Last Thursday, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the long-awaited autumn budget. Many measures included will have an impact on small businesses, some are good news, but many are bad news. When Jeremy Hunt took to the dispatch box on 17 November to deliver his autumn budget, the country held its breath. … Read more
What is a Certificate of Good Standing in the UK? Is it maybe something your business needs? In short, this certificate confirms that you are in “good standing” with Companies House. It proves that your company: In simple terms, this means that your business has been running smoothly since it was registered as a limited … Read more
15 November 2022 – New research has shown that start-ups and fast-growing businesses want the UK Government to focus on policies that will protect the environment. According to a survey conducted by Crowdcube, start-ups and fastest growing businesses want policy focus to be on growth without damaging the environment. They are telling the Government that … Read more
8 November 2022 – While world leaders come together for COP27 in Egypt this week to discuss climate change and how it can be stopped, 85% of small UK businesses are committed to getting climate change issues high on the agenda of their companies. On 6 November the UN Climate Conference COP27 – COP stands … Read more
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According to research by digital bank Cashplus Bank, 9 out of 10 small businesses in the UK have seen their business running costs rise above their income in the past six months. Cashplus Bank analysed data from 150,000 small businesses, which showed that an overwhelming majority, nine out of ten, have seen their business running … Read more
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