Companies that are particularly immersed in the Internet may have raised their eyebrows recently with the news that an EU nation is planning to impose a tax on internet data transfers.
In Hungary, a tax bill handed to the Read more
Monthly Archives: October 2014
How financial comfort can make business owners more content
A survey conducted last month made some interesting revelations about both the happiness and strong-headedness of British business owners.
VoucherCodesPro.co.uk probed more than Read more
Three alternatives to lending from banks
With the Bank of England’s recent ‘Trends in Lending’ report showing that banks are lending less to small businesses, it’s interesting to take a look into how SMEs are finding new ways to borrow the funds they need to help them start up, get through difficult periods, or expand.
According to the study, which was released on October 20th, the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS) saw £400m less handed out to SMEs by banks in the second Read more
Freeing up possibilities through outsourcing services
Here at Sollertia, we constantly hear of companies turning to us because they are tired of using up too much of their time completing paperwork and managing spreadsheets. Accountancy obligations are one of the biggest drains on business time and, since they do little to Read more
How outsourced accountancy can help you withstand HMRC checks
Since HMRC launched its new Business Record Checks programme in 2012, SMEs have been given another reason to ensure their bookkeeping is resolute. It’s hardly a proposition to relish in any situation but, with sound procedures in place and Read more
Staying shrewd while firing up an apprenticeship scheme
The term ‘apprentice’ will instantly make people with little interest in business think of the ruthlessness of Alan Sugar, particularly since the popular BBC series is now back on our screens. Inside of businesses too, companies are embracing apprentices, with a recent report showing that more than a third of UK SMEs either have an apprenticeship scheme in Read more
Trading online without tripping on tax
There are few modern companies that do not use the Internet in some form, and online transactions make up a large proportion of most companies’ income. While the web has unquestionably given businesses – particularly those in retail – a whole new channel for custom, some analysts argue that virtual businesses are operating with too few restrictions as opposed to Read more
Keeping cash flowing in spite of increased business costs
New research from the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has revealed that it is becoming more expensive to run a commercial enterprise. With inflation falling too, it leaves business owners scratching their heads as to how to keep their company profitable despite these barriers.
According to its ‘Cost of Doing Business’ survey, the FPB has found that some 63% of ventures are reporting that it is costing more to keep going. Three of the biggest expenses are Read more
What can SMEs expect from the Autumn Statement?
Politicians are often accused of using words rather than actions, but SME owners might be able to take some comfort from recent whisperings of matters likely to form part of Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement, which will be given on Read more
Finding the R&D rhythm
The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit scheme has been around for more than a decade now, but is still commonly misunderstood among SMEs. Many presume that Read more