Owners of small UK firms are braced for an 845m business rates hike in April 2018, as the government hands out property tax bills for the upcoming year. more»

The average value of a small business in the UK has fallen by 4, 000 in the last 12 months, according to a new study of valuation data. more»

A fifth of all business rates appeals made since 2010 remain unresolved, new data has revealed, with thousands of company owners still due a government tax rebate. more»

Some 30, 000 UK companies could be in line for backdated increases to business rates bills because of the so-called staircase tax, Business Advice understands. more»

When Ben Corrigan and Jonny Plein took their business, Pouch, onto BBC investment show Dragons? Den the duo could only have dreamed that all five Dragons would table an offer. more»

If you think the rateable value of your premises is too high because of this year's rates revaluation, there are steps you can take to lodge a business rates appeal and lower your costs. more»

There is no definitive formula for valuing any particular kind of business. However, there are several common varieties, sometimes used in conjunction, and the appropriate one for your business very much depends on your sector. more»