With trade and investment minister Lord Price using the UK government's first trade mission to Argentina in a decade to speak out in favour of a free-trade deal between the EU and Latin American economies, opportunities in the region small business owners could be substantial. more»
New statistics released by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) have revealed that over 20, 000 pitches for new business abroad have been made through the government's Exporting is GREAT platform since it was launched in November 2015. more»
Last month's Budget had lots to offer micro firm owners, but MarketInvoice's Tom Davenport noticed one glaring omission. more»
In order to prevent and deter tax evasion, the government has announced a plan that will see financial service firms prosecuted for the actions of an employee who facilitates any tax evading client. More clarification is needed on how it will work in practice. more»
For the first time, company owners will be held criminally liable if they fail to stop employees from helping customers and business associates to evade tax. more»
Small business leaders on HMRC's independent advisory board have expressed disappointment at government proposals to make digital tax accounts compulsory, decrying the plans as burdensome? for the UK's smallest businesses. more»
Head of international development at currency transfer specialists World First, Marca Wosoba, takes a look at the export environment for those UK small business owners looking out towards new markets in 2016. Though owners may feel the need for more support, there are things they can do themselves. more»
The tax authorities collected additional revenue worth almost 500m from investigations into Britain's smallest businesses last year, according to new research carried out by accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young. 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»
This Friday marks the start of the new financial year 1 April when many of the government's flagship measures impacting UK businesses will begin to take effect. The country's small firms need to be prepared. more»
