Rickshaw Revival: Providing business-ready tuk-tuks to the UK’s entrepreneurs
This entrepreneur from Wakefield imports tuk-tuks from India and then converts them into bespoke vehicles for other entrepreneurs. more»
Vehicles
HiyaCar: The “Airbnb for cars” app making car access greener and easier
HiyaCar offers a smarter, more environmentally friendly way for people in Britain to hire the 10 million cars rented here every year. more»
Fleet sector calls for greater emissions reduction advice for small businesses
Small business owners are increasingly frustrated by vehicle manufacturers that aren’t prioritising them, in terms of giving fleet advice and support, a report published by the AA has found. more»
Employers face unexpected tax bills as confusion surrounds HMRC vehicle classification
The taxable benefit for businesses on cars is a lot higher than on vans, and HMRC’s rules determine that a van must be a “goods” vehicle – that is, a vehicle of a construction mainly suited “for the conveyance of goods or burden”. more»
Small businesses call for clearer government direction on air quality
The government’s plan to tackle poor air quality by banning petrol and diesel cars from Britain’s roads in 2040 lacks detail and assurances for small businesses, a key industry body has warned. more»
Fuel theft identified as a growing small business concern
Research from fuel distributor Certas Energy has uncovered that there were 19,755 official commercial fuel thefts in Britain in 2015, worth a total of roughly £1.47m. more»
Two-year high inflation and rising fuel costs could see small firms suffer
The UK inflation rate has hit a two-year high this year, with a rise in motor fuel costs identified as the key factor. more»
Business car insurance doesn’t have to be expensive – Just follow these five tips
Here, Mark Rigby, managing director of business insurance specialists Insurance Revolution, looks at how a company owner can keep business car insurance costs low, while still being adequately protected. more»
Have you been affected by vehicle theft?
Vehicle theft has become an increasing threat to small businesses, with over 10 per cent of vehicles stolen between 2009 and 2014 belonging to a company rather than an individual. more»
The compulsory insurances small businesses may not know about
BIBA's executive director covers the compulsory insurances that all small businesses need to be aware of – including a few which may surprise you. more»
