It’s no secret that the cost of living is increasing. With energy prices soaring and hikes in interest rates, this has put a strain on pockets across the country. Now, experts are predicting a sharp rise in property prices due to there not being enough properties to meet the current buyer demand. This shortage is […]
Can my business pay for my garden office?
When it comes to purchasing and expensing a garden office, you may be wondering if your company can cover the costs.
Ports consider legal action after border controls delayed again
Further delays on border controls at UK ports caused by Brexit have led to some of the country’s biggest ports threatening to sue the Government. According to the Guardian newspaper, they are considering legal action to recover the costs of building border control posts they fear will never be used, after confirmation that post-Brexit import […]
What impact are Brexit rules having on EU-UK trade?
Businesses have had to get to grips with many changes to trade with the EU in the post-Brexit era and a new study has suggested that new rules introduced last year have caused a “major shock” to UK-EU trade. According to the latest LSE Centre for Economic Performance study, imports from the EU to the […]
Setting up in the EU – An alternative solution to Brexit trade challenges?
Many businesses are still trying to get to grips with the new and changing EU-UK trade rules more than two years on from Brexit. However, a growing number of UK companies are trying an alternative approach – setting up in the EU. Prior to Brexit, this suggestion was touted by a number of different businesses […]
Don’t ignore the warning signs that you or a customer’s business is in trouble
You have worked long and hard to get your business up and running and have put your heart and soul into making it successful. The thought of losing it can be incredibly stressful, both for you and any employees who could lose their jobs. Equally, if you have a customer who owes you money, you […]
Keeping a lid on business expenses
It is always a challenge to keep costs down for businesses, particularly at a time of soaring inflation and steep rises in the cost of utility bills. An expense report is designed to report on any business-related expenses an employee incurs, either by using a company credit card or by using their own funds. This might […]
How can you finance a new business?
Financing a new venture is a challenge, even harder in the current climate of high inflation, global uncertainty and the backdrop of war in Europe. Difficult, but not impossible. With planning, careful research and the right advice, you should be able to find the finance that is right for you. If traditional funding is difficult, […]
Getting to grips with the new National Insurance and Dividend Tax Rates
National Insurance and Dividend Tax rates have increased by 1.25 percentage points as of 6 April, as part of the new Health and Social Care levy. These changes have brought additional complications to the payments of National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and dividends that businesses are just getting to grips with. How have NICs changed as […]