They say there are 5 stages of love: Attraction – Curiosity – Crisis – Deep Attachment- Commitment But these don’t just apply to l’amour, they can easily be applied to the relationship that you have with your business as well… Attraction – the honeymoon phase when everything is new and exciting, [...]
With Corporation Tax going up, we have seen an increase in the possibility of using an LLP instead of, or alongside, a Limited Company to mitigate some of these rises. This blog looks at what an LLP is, how it is taxed and considers if using one is worth the effort [...]
The worst thing about running a business is the responsibility you feel for keeping everything on track. This responsibility never goes away - it’s always there - in the good times, it’s kept at a minimum because things are going well, but in the tough times it rears its head and [...]
So, you’ve just made the switch to self-employed life. Amidst finding new clients and getting to grips with doing your taxes, you might not be ready to throw your all at social media just yet. However, social media is a powerful tool, even if you’ve only just launched your small business. [...]
Keeping track of your finances when you run a small business is vital. When you first start your small business, you might find it easier to use your personal bank account for your business. However, there may come a time when a business bank account will be more suitable. But how [...]
The moment your small business grows to accommodate employees is a crucial time. Finding full-time employees and keeping them on the payroll can be costly, so you must ensure they will bring value to your business. In some businesses, particularly if selling is a part of the role, performance rewards can [...]
According to many economists, the UK is experiencing the beginnings of a deep recession, which could worsen in 2023. This won’t be welcome news for small business owners and sole traders, who may be wondering how to secure their finances successfully. In fact, there’s been a stark increase in demand for [...]
Seemingly we stand on the brink of a recession, we can see the signs everywhere - only well-thought-out, efficient businesses survive recessions. We want this to be you in 2023. We are firm believers, that you will achieve exactly what you plan in life and next year will be [...]
Running a business can be hard at the best of times and unfortunately, these are not the best of times. The cost of living “crisis”, which has been made worse by media hysteria, has ruined consumer confidence and caused a difficult trading environment. Don’t get me wrong there are some genuine difficulties, but constant [...]
SEO isn’t necessarily your top priority when just starting your business. You might not even know precisely what it is. Does it have something to do with websites? Or Google? Actually, investing in SEO could do a lot for your business, particularly when it comes to reaching new customers. In this [...]
