Finance & Banking
VAT increase: how, what, when, who?
The new year will be marked by a VAT increase to 20 per cent. How prepared is your business for this? Read our handy guide to the VAT increase to get the lowdown on VAT.
Published 9 hours ago by Jason Hesse.
NIC holiday scheme excludes most deprived areas
The National Insurance holiday scheme is coming into effect next Monday, but research shows it will exclude some of Britain's most deprived areas.
Published 1 day ago by Jason Hesse.
FSA: No friend of the SME community
This week, the City Grump exposes the FSA's malevolent attitude to small companies.
Published 2 days ago by The City Grump.
Do you need an FD?
Do you need to hire a financial director? It’s a very pertinent question as your business grows – and even when it’s shrinking. Corporate financier Jo Haigh gives her take.
Published 7 days ago by Jo Haigh.
The definitive tax guide for business owners
In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes. You can't escape the Grim Reaper but you can outwit the tax man. Here are top ten tips to help you minimise your tax exposure and make the most of your personal and business finances.
Published 8 days ago by Richard Mannion.
The green shoots of a double dip
You couldn’t move for the green shoots on the way down – and we are drowning in the double dip on the way back up. If we weren’t confused before, we certainly are now.
Published 8 days ago by Anthony Carty.
Entrepreneurs' Relief: Do you qualify?
Confused as to whether you are eligible for Entrepreneurs' Relief when you sell your business? Legal expert Simon Brown explains the qualifying conditions.
Published 10 days ago by Simon Brown.
Learn how to raise funds at the London Funding Conference
Are you actively looking to raise funds for your business? Do you want to know more about the main methods of raising finance? Want to meet some of the key players?
Published 13 days ago by Real Business.
Bank debt: the end of an era?
Every day now in every paper the discussions rage on over bank lending to SMEs. The debt junkies can’t quite believe that the era of funding their businesses through a nice and easy bank loan is over. Well, it's cold turkey time, ladies and gentleman.
Published 16 days ago by The City Grump.
What entrepreneurs want from their accountants
Going to see my accountant reminds me of being sent to the headmaster’s office in the third form. Here are five things that would improve our relationship.
Published 16 days ago by Robert Craven.
