Will an “Amazon tax” help save the high street, or dismantle ecommerce success?
The chancellor has tabled the idea of a so-called “Amazon tax” to level the playing field between online and high street retailers. more»
Expert: Simon Caldwell
Simon Caldwell is deputy editor at Business Advice. He has a BA in politics and communications from the University of Liverpool, and has previously worked as a content editor in local government and the ecommerce industry.
Articles by Simon Caldwell
Majority of small business owners ditch holidays to chase late payments
Britain’s £14bn late payment crisis has hit such a peak that most small business owners have been forced to cancel holiday plans to chase unpaid invoices. more»
How to recruit Generation Xers at your micro business
Contrary to popular belief, new research has found that the age group most interested in development opportunities at work isn’t Millennials: it’s people in their 40s and 50s. more»
Peter Jones hands “real life Slumdog Millionaire” £100,000 as new Dragons’ Den kicks off
As Dragons' Den returned to BBC Two screens last night, viewers were treated to warm scenes as Peter Jones invested £100,000 into an iced tea brand with humble beginnings. more»
“Don’t do it”: Self-employed send HMRC final warning ahead of IR35 reforms
As a government consultation ends, HMRC has been urged to scrap plans to extend IR35 self-employed tax regulation into the private sector. more»
UK’s most popular logos revealed: Which brands stood the test of time?
A study of Britain’s most popular and memorable logos has uncovered some important branding lessons for small business owners. more»
East London duo handed 18-year business ban for selling illegal booze
Two shopkeepers have been disqualified from running a business for a combined 18 years, after a Trading Standards raid uncovered 351 bottles of illegal alcohol held on store premises ready for sale. more»
“Exporting opens new channels of work at higher margins”
To help micro business owners find international customers and create additional revenue streams, a managing director reflects on his firm’s own exporting experiences. more»
The essential guide to alcohol licensing for new pub landlords
Whether it’s for a gastro pub, cosy inn or sports bar, we've provided an essential guide to cover everything you need to know about gaining an alcohol licence. more»
Facebook relaunches business pages to counter declining news feed reach
Facebook has announced a line of new in-page features designed to connect more users with local business owners. more»
