There is a large volume of information to digest in terms of support for businesses from the Government. This scheme for self-employed will allow you to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of your trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month for the next 3 months. This may be extended if needed.
As global concerns about the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to rise, it’s important for employers to understand protecting employees. Review this guidance for an outline of what coronavirus is, how it spreads and key steps that you can take to keep employees healthy. What Is Coronavirus? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), coronavirus
Whether you’re simply looking for opportunities to sell or you have been approached by an investor, we take a look at what you should think about before selling a start-up business. What’s the end game? Think about your goals for the business and what you set out to achieve. Try not to look at just
While the New Year is certainly a time to reflect on organisational success and celebrate your company’s achievements from the past 12 months, it’s also a time to reassess your business risks and prepare for the year ahead. After all, with a debuting decade comes new and emerging risks. Whether it be updated regulations, evolving
Mark and Sally both want to make a go of running small businesses in their local town. Mark wants to open a local antique store, while Sally has her sights set on opening a small boutique on the bustling riverside. Both budding entrepreneurs grew up in the same town, so they know that there’s a
UK firms in breach of health and safety law could face fines of up to £20m under stricter sentencing guidelines. In a move that has been welcomed by the British Safety Council (BSC), courts will now impose tougher sentences on firms which break health and safety law or commit corporate manslaughter offences. The courts will
As a country, the UK does get a lot of stick for seemingly coming to a standstill in any kind of cold weather that coasts close to the extreme, and snow is the perfect example. In other countries where six feet of the white stuff is a given at some point during the winter, over
For many, the concept of self-employment may seem liberating, providing you with the unique ability to be your own boss, determine your own hours and potentially complete tasks from the comfort of your sofa. Especially in the digital era, evolving technology and social media capabilities allow people across industries to market their talents to an
Typically referred to as IR35, the Intermediaries Legislation was implemented in 2000 to tackle tax avoidance by contractors who did the work of permanent employees but bill through their services via limited companies. By doing so, such contractors could avoid being taxed in the same way as full-time permanent employees. This similarly benefits the employers
As workplace technology continues to evolve, organisations across industry lines have begun digitising their operations with e-commerce. In fact, recent data found that the UK ranks as one of the top three largest e-commerce markets in the world, totalling over £80 billion in annual online sales. And although offering digital transactions provides numerous benefits—more efficient
