President Trump – What will it mean to UK small businesses?
The US Presidential election was of huge interest to the UK business community, especially as the United States is often viewed as a leader of trends in the UK and other countries across the world. As...
View ArticleWhat expenses can I claim for a work Christmas party?
Many businesses celebrate Christmas by holding a party for their workers, but this can be expensive, especially if food and drinks are free for participants. To make the financial blow easier, many of...
View ArticleHow to manage a seasonal business
It’s not at all uncommon for businesses to have seasonal fluctuations, but this presents challenges to the business manager or owner. Understand the cycles Many entrepreneurs start a business in a...
View ArticleHow can I manage my working capital with Christmas approaching?
Christmas may be a festive time, but can also be a real challenge as far as managing your working capital is concerned. Retail businesses experience a peak in sales leading up to Christmas that can...
View ArticleFive tax dates to add to your 2017 diary
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to plan for next year and fill in some of those crucial dates in your diary for 2017. If you are responsible for your company’s finances, there are several dates...
View ArticleOh no! Are you facing a post-Christmas lull?
Although the start of a new year brings fresh promises and resolutions, many businesses face a sluggish January and need to develop strategies to deal with this. The few weeks leading up to Christmas...
View ArticleRamp up your networking
Although the New Year can be a slow sales period, it can be the ideal time to build up your networking relationships. There are three main types of networking: same-sector, entrepreneur and online. A...
View ArticleReview performance
With it often being relatively quiet and representing a fresh start, what better time than the New Year to review the performance of your business? Here are some ways to go about it: Ask questions The...
View ArticleEase your own workload
New Year is a good time to reflect on your role in your business, and especially on what areas of your business take up your time. One common issue with both business managers and entrepreneurs is that...
View ArticleAre you all set for the self-assessment tax deadline?
For many self-employed people, the end of January is panic time as the self-assessment tax deadline of January 31st gets closer. To avoid this stress and panic, there are several things that you can do...
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