Introduction On 8th July 2020, Rishi Sunak, the Exchequer’s Chancellor, came up with a temporary reduction of the stamp duty tax rates. Since the announcement, buyers have not been taxed for properties worth £500,000 and below. The stamp duty rates applied only to buyers acquiring properties worth over £500,000. The temporary reduction was to last […]
When the first crop of modern EVs started to be sold/registered in the UK, one of the biggest reasons not to consider one lay in the lack of distance it might cover on a full charge, although Iain Robertson heard constant tales that range was not an issue! There was a time, around the 1960s, […]
Government schemes Here is a list of the current support available to businesses and the self-employed during the pandemic as at the 4th January 2021: Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG (Open) but trade affected) – this is only for tier 2 & 3 businesses in England but can be claimed retrospectively if you haven’t claimed […]
You know the saying, “You need money to make money.” Well, I’ve got some excellent news for you. As an SME owner, that saying is no longer applies in today’s modern marketplace. Now, branding makes money. Sure, you can spend thousands creating and maintaining a branding strategy, as many businesses do. But you don’t have […]
Seeking the fulcrum is an important aspect of vehicle cost management, as Iain Robertson highlights, but it also includes environmental issues and the bigger question surrounding whether, in a period of sea change, we need to, or not. Continuing my information gathering series on the forthcoming (2030) shift from fossil-fuelled motor vehicles to battery-electric, I […]
While you may be in the business to make money, it’s only natural to want to save it. Cost-cutting can bolster your bottom line, and there’s no limit to how you can do it. As it turns out, something as simple as a digital signature may also be able to save your company money. Find […]
If you are eager to ensure the longevity of your business, there’s one variable that you need to focus on more and that’s levels of flexibility. It’s absolutely essential that your business can mould and adapt to quick changes on the market. In doing so, you will keep your company competitive and ensure the longevity […]
In less than nine years’ time, the most significant change in the UK’s transport strategy will occur with ‘E-Day’ but Iain Robertson is increasingly concerned that the UK is neither willing, nor ready for it, as he digs into worryingly poor installation quality. According to our government, the big EV switch-on day is set to […]
You can find numerous digital currencies on market days. But have you ever wondered where and how do they get their value? Cryptocurrencies gained a massive popularity due to the use and trend of online financial services. While Bitcoins were the first and most popular crypto in the market, other coins also emerged. The main […]
Cryptocurrency trading has undeniably boomed in recent years. Aside from trading volume, their high volatility matches the short-term trading needs. As cryptocurrencies continue to revolutionize the financial world, trading becomes very lucrative. On the other hand, cryptocurrencies’ volatility is still surrounded by many different concerns. After bitcoin is release, its value has never been stabilized. […]
