Don’t cut corners when insuring your business
Don’t cut corners when insuring your business
Scrimping on insurance policies for your business is a false economy, says David Prosser.
13 Jul 2021
Government support schemes for Covid-hit businesses are coming to an end
Government support schemes for Covid-hit businesses are coming to an end
Government support schemes to bolster business through the pandemic are ending, despite the extended lockdown
25 Jun 2021
Are your company’s assets at risk from your creditors?
Are your company’s assets at risk from your creditors?
Loans with personal guarantees attached may now damage small companies, says David Prosser.
23 Jun 2021
Should you move your business to a four-day week?
Should you move your business to a four-day week?
Schemes to promote shorter working weeks could cause practical difficulties for businesses.
31 May 2021
The bill for Covid bailout loans falls due for small businesses
The bill for Covid bailout loans falls due for small businesses
Here’s your business can tackle repayment demands for emergency Covid bailout loan schemes
14 May 2021
Can your business secure a Restart Grant?
Can your business secure a Restart Grant?
Is your business eligible for the Restart Grant, the government-backed scheme that provides funding for firms as they emerge from the Covid-19 lockdow…
30 Apr 2021
Recovery Loan Scheme: the latest government aid package for small businesses
Recovery Loan Scheme: the latest government aid package for small businesses
The Recovery Loan Scheme will help companies weather the pandemic
16 Apr 2021
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The end-of-tax-year to-do list for small businesses
The end-of-tax-year to-do list for small businesses
If you run a business, get on top of your paperwork before 2020-2021 draws to a close.
1 Apr 2021
Sunak sticks with SEISS support scheme for the self-employed
Sunak sticks with SEISS support scheme for the self-employed
The chancellor has extended the SEISS scheme to help the self-employed through pandemic-induced difficulties.
19 Mar 2021
What's behind the collapse of Greensill Capital, and why does it matter?
What's behind the collapse of Greensill Capital, and why does it matter?
A financial company involved in opaque products that repackaged loans has gone into administration. Is there a bigger systemic risk here?
13 Mar 2021
The IR35 reprieve is over – what freelancers should do now
The IR35 reprieve is over – what freelancers should do now
The government delayed introducing IR35 tax reforms for freelancers amid the Covid-19 chaos. But they come into effect early next month.
9 Mar 2021
With the £1bn “Future Fund”, maybe the state can pick winners after all
With the £1bn “Future Fund”, maybe the state can pick winners after all
Through the Future Fund, the UK government now has lots of stakes in small, start-up, high-growth companies. Time will tell whether that was wise, say…
7 Mar 2021
Where to get help taking your business online
Where to get help taking your business online
The pandemic has brought forward the transition to e-commerce, so businesses need to go digital. David Prosser explains the tools available to help ta…
2 Mar 2021
Brexit: a bumpy beginning for small businesses exporting to the EU
Brexit: a bumpy beginning for small businesses exporting to the EU
Small businesses trading with the EU have struggled since the Uk officially left the EU at the turn of the year. David Prosser outlines the key proble…
12 Feb 2021
More help for small businesses to deal with customers who pay late
More help for small businesses to deal with customers who pay late
The latest measures to tackle the problem of customer who don't settle their bills on time bode well for small businesses.
3 Feb 2021
How to make sure your business doesn't lose out in lockdown
How to make sure your business doesn't lose out in lockdown
Money is still available via government schemes to help small companies cope with the latest Covid restrictions. David Prosser outlines what you can g…
16 Jan 2021
Three women CEOs who prove that diversity is the key to success
Three women CEOs who prove that diversity is the key to success
Tom Saunders looks at how three very different women – Shahrzad Rafati, Trinny Woodall and Anne Boden – have grown successful businesses.
28 Dec 2020
Reform of IR35 tax rules returns for freelancers
Reform of IR35 tax rules returns for freelancers
The delayed shake-up of employment law governing freelancers kicks in soon
24 Dec 2020
LRSG: the post-lockdown financial support available to businesses
LRSG: the post-lockdown financial support available to businesses
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) will help small businesses in the new tiered-restriction regime. David Prosser outlines what's available.
11 Dec 2020
Small businesses rush to beat the capital gains tax hike
Small businesses rush to beat the capital gains tax hike
Corporate finance advisers report a surge in inquiries from small business owners keen to sell their companies before a likely increase in capital gai…
11 Dec 2020
How to prepare your business for Brexit
How to prepare your business for Brexit
Whether we have a Brexit deal or not, new procedures for importers and exporters will apply from 1 January. Get your business ready now.
27 Nov 2020
How to take advantage of the government's extended Job Retention Scheme
How to take advantage of the government's extended Job Retention Scheme
The government has reactivated its job-protection programme for small firms. David Prosser explains how it works.
13 Nov 2020