The draft Finance Bill contains important changes to off-payroll working rules – more commonly known as IR35. This is a piece of legislation that allows HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to collect additional payments where a contractor is an employee in all but name. Here's what you need to know to err on the side of caution. more»
Starting any business can be tough. Initially, you have the struggle with capital, equipment and infrastructure and then you have to decide the direction it must take in order for it to grow. more»
Starting a business is an important and exciting decision, one that opens up entirely new opportunities but also one that will present unique challenges to the founders. more»
Signing a Personal Guarantee to secure access to funding can be one of the most daunting aspects of running a small firm. All the risk is on one or possibly a small group of individuals willing to put their homes and life savings on the line for the sake of their business. more»
Saving money on your business telecoms, broadband and mobile is always a good idea. However, unlike insurance and other costs, many businesses fail to review their telecoms as they are a feature that is easily forgotten about. more»
A merchant cash advance is a hidden gem in the world of small business enterprise. Think zero interest, no fixed payment term and a high approval rate. So it's easy to understand why more and more businesses are opting for merchant cash advances [MCAs] as an alternative means of funding. more»
A well-managed cash flow is the missing puzzle piece that hopeful business owners often fail to find. According to statistics, a massive 82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems, with the majority simply unable to operate due to being unable to support the day-to-day running of the business. more»
It is estimated that the self-employed market contributes £275 billion to the UK economy. Freelancers and contractors play a vital role in helping businesses to deliver their product or service, with […] more»
Paying for expenses is an everyday reality for businesses and their employees. Whether they are covering travel costs to meet with clients, for picking up supplies or carrying out essential […] more»
Health food giant Holland & Barrett has been consistently paying suppliers late. This comes after a tech consultancy filed a complaint with the watchdog after not receiving a £15,000 payment […] more»
