6 reasons why local PR can be good for business
Getting coverage in your local press may not have the kudos of being featured in national newspapers but it often delivers a better return on investment, especially to locally-based businesses.…
Top tips to produce a better cash flow forecast
If you’re looking to raise money, from either a bank loan or outside investors, a cash flow will be one of the financial forecasts that you will need to produce for prospective lenders and investors.
Incentivising and rewarding staff with an EMI share option scheme
For many companies, staff retention is a key issue. Giving employees a slice of the business can foster a sense of ownership and can be a key element in retaining…
How ‘Simplified Expenses’ can save you time if you’re self employed
Claiming business expenses can help you to cut your tax bill but, knowing what, and how much you can claim for isn’t straightforward. Fortunately, HMRC allow the self employed to use ‘simplified expenses’ to claim certain allowable business expenses without having to make complicated calculations.
How to set up a taxi business – the basics
If you are thinking of starting up a taxi business, the most important and initial steps to take are to research the UK taxi industry as a whole, find a…
5 cybersecurity quick-wins for start-ups
You don’t need to be a multi-national enterprise to be an enticing target for cyber criminals. Half of small business owners experience at least one type of cyber-attack over a…
Respecting equality and diversity in leadership
In years gone by, equality and diversity haven’t always been at the forefront of business owners’ minds. However, in recent years more and more business leaders are recognising that respecting…
Corporation Tax – how to reduce your bill
Running your own business sometimes seems to be a series of successes followed by setbacks.
You win a big client, then lose an existing client. You hire the perfect employee and their current employer offers them more money to stay. You make a nice profit, and the taxman comes along and takes almost 20 per cent of it! Talk about three steps forward, two steps back.
10 late payment excuses used by customers – and how to deal with them
With late payment problems a constant burden for small business owners, we look at the most common delaying tactics used by customers, and how you can overcome these late payment…
Preparing to raise finance for your business – 6 steps to success
"Any time is a good time to start a company", so said renowned American angel investor Ron Conway. That may be true, but how easy is it to find the…