We started 2017 with a firm objective, to provide UK small businesses with half a billion in finance that could both drive growth and support entrepreneurism across the board.
We started 2017 with a firm objective, to provide UK small businesses with half a billion in finance that could both drive growth and support entrepreneurism across the board.
There’s a bulk of changes taking place in the UK, and indeed the wider world, which are set to impact the business community in one way or another.
Now that we are into the New Year, the attentions of many small business owners will now likely turn to the fast approaching January tax deadline. Whilst for a large number, this will already be in-hand, for many others it can present a fresh set of challenges to start the year.
Asset Finance can be a crucial tool for businesses from any sector in helping them spread the cost of vital equipment. Here we look at how both asset finance and short and long-term business loans can help your business succeed.
Alternative finance is badly named. This label suggests that opting for financing routes without involving the big banks is unconventional or “out there”.
VAT is a tax on the final consumption of certain goods and services, but is collected at every stage of production and distribution. Most business related goods and services will be subject to VAT, with the standard rate currently set at 20% (although this is set to change from 1 April 2017 – see below for details).
Whilst many of us were relaxing over the Christmas break, thousands of self-employed and small business owners were busy completing their tax returns, perhaps determined to get this off the agenda before the New Year.
On Friday 30th June, the good old annual return is being rebranded and rejigged to the confirmation statement. Let’s look at what this means for the UK’s limited companies.
If you are looking to purchase a company vehicle there are two options to consider, whether to buy the vehicle or to lease it. There are advantages and disadvantages with both solutions, depending on your businesses requirements.