Startup business owners cannot be expected to have a comprehensive knowledge of the rules guiding tax and NI. However, as one, you are subject to a wide array of taxes, including corporation tax and National Insurance. Here’s a brief overview of the main taxes you can expect as a UK startup owner, and useful ideas… Read more
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Starting a Successful Business
If you’ve ever dreamt of being financially independent, you’ve likely considered ways to make it possible. One of the easiest ways to become financially independent is to run a successful business. But where do you start? Make a plan The absolute first thing you need to do in order to start any business… Read more
How to Expand Your Manufacturing Business Internationally
Expanding a manufacturing business can be an exciting venture, especially when you continue to see upward growth which each passing year. For those who are looking to go international, however, making the leap can be anxiety-producing to say the least. International expansion is always somewhat of a gamble no matter what the industry or space… Read more
Smart Fulfillment Strategies Your E-commerce Business Should Explore
It’s one of the most critical aspects of e-commerce: A well-executed fulfillment will delight your customers, while poorly executed fulfillment can turn them against you. It’s an extreme understatement to say you have to be very selective in terms of your fulfillment processes. With this in mind, here are some smart fulfillment strategies your… Read more
What Are Invoices Used for in Business?
Congratulations! You decided to start your own business. Every would-be entrepreneur knows that in order to succeed in business you must start asking for money. One of the ways you can do that is by invoicing your clients. There are many ways to invoice your clients for your products and services. You can: 1. Send… Read more
Self-Employed? 5 Money Management Tips For Business Success
It takes courage to be self-employed, especially if you’ve spent the majority of your working life as an employee. While you probably figured out what kind of work to do based on your knowledge, skills, and experience for clients, as well as how to get enough clients to stay busy, what you may not… Read more
Five ways to a more environmentally friendly business
These days, many businesses choose to become greener, not only for environmental purposes, but also to differentiate themselves from their competitors, and offer their customers a greener option. While some green alternatives are actually more expensive, but can result in an increase in business, attracting customers who would otherwise not consider your product, there are also… Read more
3 Cost Effective Ways To Promote Your Pop Up Shop
Opening a well received and financially successful pop up shop requires you to go beyond finding the perfect location and design aesthetic. To reach your target audience and create buzz around your business you need to effectively promote it. As marketing tools themselves, pop up shops are playing a big part in the UK’s… Read more
Business Loan Myths Debunked
In today’s economic climate it’s not uncommon to feel that you’ve got to hunker down financially to weather out the economic storm. That being said, being vigilant with your business doesn’t mean that you should isolate yourself from your business bank. Loans are an integral part of a functioning business, so keeping on top of… Read more
Starting a business – Why financial advice matters
Everybody knows that setting up your own business involves a lot of hard work. If you’re passionate about your chosen industry, you may relish the challenge of applying your skills to make sure your new company thrives. However, when it comes to the complex financial and administrative decisions that are essential to starting any serious… Read more
Are you eligible to make an accident at work claim?
One of my worst nightmares is to have an accident at work. I don’t know why, but I always imagine some kind of heavy machinery cutting off a finger or a builder falling off a scaffold, yet work accidents are generally not that bad, but happen more than you think. For example once, I had severe… Read more
How to keep your credit rating positive
If you’re a new, up-and-coming business it’s important that your credit rating is positive and clear of any misdemeanors to ensure you can obtain loans and help your growing enterprise excel. There are many ways to improve credit rating and just as many things you can do to tarnish your report. Steer clear of… Read more