Do you know where every item you need to bring your product to market comes from? Can you trace every step of its journey to you, from raw materials to finished goods? Which roads, whose lorries, which warehouse? We explain why supply chain mapping is a useful tool for smaller businesses.
Why you should cross ‘make a Will’ of your to-do list
Research shows that almost two thirds of UK adults don’t have a Will. That’s not to say they don’t know the importance of having one; it’s often just that they haven’t got around to it yet. Sadly, putting it off until tomorrow could mean your loved ones lose out on what you hoped to leave them in the future.
SME R&D tax credit claims capped
Government concern about abuse of SME R&D tax credits has resulted in a cap on the amount of relief that can be claimed in any period. We look at what this could mean for smaller businesses.
Corporation Tax set to go digital
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is at the heart of the government’s vision to transform tax administration. We’ve already got MTD for VAT and, following the recent consultation process, Making Tax Digital for Corporation Tax is on its way.
A good time to explore your Business Tax Account
You may have already made use of your Business Tax Account (BTA) – for example, in connection with Making Tax Digital for VAT – but not yet had the chance to explore it fully. HMRC is currently encouraging businesses to log on and discover all the ways they can use their online account.
What financial help is available to businesses and the self-employed?
Despite having now passed the 1-year anniversary of the first UK lockdown, many businesses continue to feel the financial impact of coronavirus. There are still a number of financial support schemes available to help businesses and the self-employed stay afloat and ‘bounce back’ once restrictions are lifted. Here’s a summary of the key business support schemes.
Key facts about the extended Job Retention Scheme (furlough scheme)
In his Budget 2021 speech, the Chancellor announced that the furlough scheme would be extended once more until 30 September 2021. This will be welcome news to the many businesses who have claimed support under the scheme to pay their staff and protect jobs. Here is an up-to-date summary of the extended scheme.
The super-deduction: time to invest in plant and machinery?
In his Budget speech, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new ‘super-deduction’ for companies that invest in qualifying new plant and machinery between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2023. But what does that mean in practice? Put simply, for every pound a company invests, their taxes will be cut by up to 25p.
Transform your HR with made-to-measure HR advice
Improving your HR function gives you the peace of mind that you are compliant without the administrative hassle. However, as many HR providers gear their services toward larger companies, you could find yourself locked into an expensive long-term contract for services you don’t need and will never use.
What’s mine is yours… the disadvantages of Mirror Wills
It is common practice for couples to leave everything to each other in their Wills, with the estate passing on to their children when the surviving partner dies. However, this arrangement – known as Mirror Wills – may not protect your children from losing their inheritance in the future.
VAT deferral new payment scheme opens 23 February
You now have the option to spread your repayments of VAT deferred from summer 2020. The new VAT deferral payment scheme will be open from 23 February 2021 to 21 June 2021. However, HMRC has advised that tax advisors will not be able to use this system on behalf of their clients.
Pay As You Grow – more flexibility to repay Bounce Back Loans
The government has announced that businesses who took out Bounce Back loans to get through the pandemic will have greater flexibility to pay back what they borrowed. Pay as you grow will allow borrowers the option to tailor payments according to their individual circumstances and delay repaying for a further 6 months.
QSF serves up the finest takeaway service from scratch
Like all businesses in the hospitality sector, Lancaster fine dining restaurant, Quite Simply French, has been dealt a massive blow by the pandemic. Takeaways were never part of the grand business plan but owner Robert Mason has adapted his recipe for success to sustain the business until he can welcome back his guests in person.
It’s not too late to make your 2021 business resolutions
The gyms are closed and Dry January looks particularly unappealing this year, so you might have forgone the usual personal resolutions for 2021. The new year is still a great time to take stock and set goals so why not make some positive changes to your business instead?
The Myth of Common Law Marriage – your rights if a partner dies
Contrary to what many people believe, there is no such thing as a ‘common law marriage’ in the UK. No matter how long a couple have been living together, or whether they have children, they do not have the same rights or protections as couples who are married or in a civil partnership. This can be particularly devastating if one half of a couple dies without a Will or with a Will that is out-of-date.
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