It is estimated that about £400 million is left unclaimed from the Small Business Rate Relief scheme (SBRR) each year. That is a lot of money that could make a significant difference to small businesses each year. It is likely that a lack of awareness of what small businesses can or cannot claim has led [...]
Does your business suffer from the ‘can’t seem to get ahead financially’ syndrome? Are your out goings larger than your income? If the answer is yes – then it is likely that you are unwittingly making some mistakes within your business. Do not worry, making mistakes is natural – we are all human. The key [...]
If you are like many small business owners struggling to survive in today’s tough economy, what you’re most hoping for this year is likely to be an increase in demand for your products and services. However, the fact is that should orders rise too quickly you might find yourself in a bit of a pickle. [...]
It is not uncommon for businesses to either be taken over by a larger company or to be put on the market as a going concern. As such both the buyer and the seller will be interested in knowing what the financial value of the business is. There are number of many different ways to [...]
The practice of producing accounts is as old and ancient as man’s attempts to interact with their fellow human beings. With the predominance of money measurement in economically useful activities. Consequently accounting has become a vitally important tool in many different walks of life. At the centre of all accounting principles is the basic principle [...]
If you are thinking of starting your own business or if you feel that you are ready to take your home-based business to the next level, then this would be a good time to consider incorporating. There are different options of incorporation that can be considered alongside different aspects of control, liability and tax issues. [...]
One of the best kept open secrets in business is the end of month report. You either love it or you loath it. Whatever side of the fence you are on there is no getting away from the fact that a monthly report can help to give your business direction and increase profits. Small business [...]
Customers, customers, customers, there is no getting away from how important customers are to every business. Most businesses would be more than happy to welcome as many new customers as their business could cope with. There is no doubt that having an endless stream of customers would be a dream come true for every business. [...]
Holden Associates are pleased to announce the launch of a new service, online Business Insurance Quotes. Every small business needs insurance, whether that insurance is Shop Insurance, Pub Insurance, Restaurant Insurance, Office Insurance, Landlord Insurance, Public Liability Insurance, Employer Liability Insurance, Stock Insurance cover, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Trades Insurance, Van Insurance or Tradesman and Construction [...]
If you have been running a small business during the last three years then you should be patting yourself on the back. If asked how was it? You are more likely to say “it has been hard.” It is commonly acknowledged that it has been a difficult time for many businesses. Surviving during the credit [...]
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