Why every business needs a business plan
See how a business plan can help your business grow You have the idea, the energy, and maybe even your first customers. So why slow down to write a business…
Why Financially Successful Business Owners Can Still Feel Out of Control
How to make sure your personal finances stay on track Your business can be doing well financially but you can still feel uncertain about where your personal finances are heading….
State Pension Set for Rise
But more retirees may face tax From April, people drawing the state pension may see an increase of more than £500 a year, thanks to the government’s triple lock guarantee….
Work Starts on Setting Minimum Wage Hourly Rates for 2026
Prepare for potential increases The Government has published the official remit for the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to begin its work on setting the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National…
Government Unveils Small Business Plan
Will it help your business? The government launched its Small Business Plan in August which it believes will help small businesses grow and encourage entrepreneurs to start businesses. The…
Windows 10 Is Ending: Are You Ready?
Advice From NCSC on Upgrading The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging businesses to prepare for the fact that Windows 10 will no longer be supported from 14…
HMRC Releases Transformation Roadmap
Increased Automation Coming to Tax Services July seems to have been a month of ‘roadmaps.’ In addition to the roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill covered above, HM Revenue &…
UK Economy: Growth Falters, Inflation Rises
Practical Takeaways for Business Owners Business owners across the UK are facing an increasingly complex economic picture. Inflation has crept up again and recent figures show the economy has contracted…
Government Unveils Roadmap for Employment Rights Bill
What are the implications for your business? Following publication of the Employment Rights Bill in October 2024, the government has published a comprehensive implementation roadmap. The roadmap outlines a phased…
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FSB Updates Guidance on Employers’ Liability Insurance
Help in checking your insurance arrangements The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has recently updated its guidance on Employers’ Liability insurance – a useful reminder of the rules and risks…