With 2019 being characterised by market uncertainty and static growth forecasts, it appears that small business leaders are starting the New Year with a different set of priorities. Over a third say they are looking to improve sales (38%) – but those looking to cut back on costs have significantly dropped from 35% to 20%. […]
Nucleus Commercial Finance has today announced enhancements to its cashflow finance product, responding to feedback from brokers and broadening its appeal to more SMEs. The upper limit of the product has been raised and businesses can now borrow between £25,000 and £200,000 over the short to mid-term. This update comes shortly after Nucleus increased the […]
Nearly a third (32%) of freelancers are planning to stop contracting in the UK because the changes to IR35 due in the private sector in April, according to research by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed). One in seven freelancers (13%) plan to find contracts abroad, one in ten (11%) plan to […]
Using the ATO ‘as a bank’ by not paying tax commitments on time comes with new risks for SMEs, national business funder Scottish Pacific has warned. Scottish Pacific senior executive Wayne Smith said many business owners are not yet aware of laws passed late last year allowing the Australian Taxation Office to disclose SMEs’ tax […]
Small and medium sized businesses are set to drive a commercial property boom in the next two years, according to a new study. Research from by finance specialist Together shows nearly six out of ten SMEs (58%) – nearly 3.4 million across the UK – say a boost in business is driving a need to […]
On 11 February 2020, Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst MP will announce changes to the way minimum wage law is enforced to grant greater flexibility to both employees and employers. Previously, employee benefits such as premium payments for weekends and over-time working could conflict with new minimum wage enforcement and result in fines for firms. This […]
Insurance professionals need to change the focus of conversations with small and medium-sized enterprises from price to value. This is the conclusion of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s 2019 New Generation Broking Group, which has come up with recommendations for how the insurance profession can increase engagement with SMEs. The group concluded insurance professionals need to […]
Covering the five weeks 29 December 2019 – 1 February 2020 On a total basis, sales increased by 0.4% in January, against an increase of 2.2% in January 2019. This is above both the 3-month and 12-month average declines of 0.4% and 0.2% respectively. The 12-month average hit a new record low since our records […]
Hosted by the EIS Association, a panel of experts will gather on the evening of the 13th February, ahead of the forthcoming budget, to discuss the way investors can support early stage businesses making the most of available tax reliefs and marketing opportunities. Combining advice on the Enterprise Investment Scheme, Research and Development Grants, Venture […]
Aldermore understands landlords want to keep costs down when managing their portfolios and investments, so we now offer reduced rates and upfront fees to assist portfolio management: New fee free limited edition 5 year fixed rate products – Fee free remortgage from 3.48% for individual landlords with single residential investment properties Free valuation and assisted […]
