The number of SMEs claiming R&D tax incentives has more than doubled; 34,060 made a claim for 2016-17 compared to just 15,585 three years earlier. Are you making the most of the tax breaks for innovation? more»
KTP partnerships connect British businesses with an academic or research institution, and a qualified graduate in a relevant field, to work with them on innovation projects. more»
Firms in high-skill and highly-paid sectors, such as biotechnology, engineering, high-tech manufacturing and life sciences were, for example, more likely to receive financial support in the form of a grant than companies in lower-skilled industries. more»
If you started your business to spend more time with your family, be your own boss and keep your bank account ticking over, then investing all your time and resources into growth may not be the best option for you. more»
Business Advice asked three founders the key investments and stumbling blocks they’ve encountered on the mission to make their first million pounds. more»
The Apprentice winner now admitted his ego may have prevented him in the beginning from asking for help when needed. “One of the biggest hurdles when starting out is asking for help,” he said. more»
The UK’s entrepreneurial community is simultaneously vibrant, inclusive, and highly competitive – thanks in no small part to various tax credits and reliefs. more»
TextDater really focuses on personality. As most other dating apps are picture focused, TextDater actually starts you off with a blurred picture. So then this puts the emphasis on your profile, and this is where you make the biggest impact. more»
Co-founder of GrantTree and resident grants expert Daniel Tenner takes a closer look at the implications of the government's new Advanced Assurance process on R&D tax credits for small firms. more»
Research and development (R&D) tax experts Jumpstart have warned that the government's new Advanced Assurance process, which encourages small businesses to claim for research and development tax relief, is certain to disappoint. more»
