The end of the tax year is just a few days away, so if you’re a sole trader or individual taxpayer you may be looking at whether there are any last-minute checks you can make to get your tax bill in order. more»
Almost a quarter of a million business owners in England are set for their business rates to increase ahead of the UK inflation rate, new figures have shown. more»
The growing business rates burden is threatening the survival of Britain’s small music venues, according to findings from the country’s first live music census. more»
Ten months into the new business rates regime, research has revealed the increased tax burden coincided with a loss of 616 pubs from UK towns and cities. more»
A 13-week cash flow forecast is one of the best tools you can use to spot potential financial problems in your business. All you need is a basic knowledge of using spreadsheets. more»
When you write off an unpaid invoice, you can’t write off a corresponding amount of outgoings. You have already invested time, effort and resources to complete this work and you still have all your staff, suppliers and overheads to pay. more»
From 13 January, most retailers will no longer be allowed to add surcharges to the price of goods and services. Here, finance partner at law firm Blake Morgan, Richard Humphreys, […] more»
The so-called “latte levy” could punish independent coffee shops and undermine efforts to address high levels of waste, according to an organisation representing small high street businesses. more»
New legislation could see thousands of UK business owners face upfront VAT charges on goods imported from the EU once Britain leaves the customs union. more»
Royal Mail has warned retailers to expect a wave of returns on Tuesday 2 January, forcing many small business owners to cover extra delivery costs for unwanted Christmas items. more»
