With business tax getting so much attention in George Osborne's Budget 2016 speech, here are three developments that small company owners need to know about for the coming year. more»
Last month's Budget had lots to offer micro firm owners, but MarketInvoice's Tom Davenport noticed one glaring omission. more»
The government has launched its new small business credit data sharing scheme to make it easier for new banks and alternative lenders to check the credit worthiness of potential new business customers. more»
Compared to an all time peak of 2, 030 loans in the second quarter of 2009, just 1, 835 small businesses in the UK were granted Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) loans throughout 2015. more»
Britain's smaller businesses have voiced concerns over the government's plans to devolve complete business rate responsibility and retention to local authorities following George Osborne's 2016 Budget speech on 16 March. more»
Following George Osborne's Budget announcement, the government has promised a further 1bn worth of commitments via the British Business Bank (BBB) to support small businesses access the finance needed for growth. more»
Freelancers and contractors in receipt of working tax credits are to receive access to business support and mentoring under new plans unveiled in George Osborne's 2016 Budget. more»
Freelancers and contractors will be able to opt for pay-as-you go tax payment from 2018, following changes outlined in the chancellor's Budget 2016 speech. more»
In changes that will impact individuals that pay both higher and lower rates of income tax, the chancellor increased the personal allowance of tax-free income whilst raising the highest rate of income tax to 45, 000 in this year's Budget announcement. more»
For those who are new to the annual Budget speech, or want a quick insight into how it will impact their small companies, Business Advice has put together a convenient summary so you don't have to sift through announcement after announcement. more»
