
Do I qualify for small business rate relief?
The origin of business rates in England goes back many hundreds of years. These historic taxes on the use of non-domestic property were first formalised with the Poor Law way […] more»
The origin of business rates in England goes back many hundreds of years. These historic taxes on the use of non-domestic property were first formalised with the Poor Law way […] more»
For 100s of years, working from home has been a norm for many people. As we are all aware, with the current global ‘new normal’, we have much more Work […] more»
Ahead of the Chancellor's spending review, small business owners and advisors had a mile-long wish list to bolster SME support during the ongoing pandemic. more»
Government consultation on Business Rates Reform - John Webber, head of business rates at Colliers explains everything small business owners need to know aspart one closes. more»
If your firm doesn't benefit from government-backed business rates loopholes, what can owners do to circumvent the business rates rise in ways that are lawful and cost-effective? more»
Business rates are the business property equivalent of council tax on domestic properties. Some businesses are exempt from having to pay, yet many business owners don't even know they may be eligible for rates relief. more»
Retailers suffered a September sales slowdown prompting the industry to call for an urgent reduction in detrimental tax rates and clarity over Brexit. more»
As the Federation of Small Businesses launches a new campaign to protect small high street shops, one cafe owner reveals how a business rates hike has threatened the survival of their business. more»
A business rates freeze, better parking infrastructure and access to cash are vital elements of a thriving high street and must immediately be addressed by policy makers, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. more»
Over 81, 000 business premises were visited by bailiffs last year over unpaid business rates, an investigation has revealed. more»