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‘Business continuity’ is the process of planning out how your company can continue trading – when disaster hits. In essence, it’s your...

Having a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a vital part of being a forward-thinking, 21st century business. Having a...

When you first start out building a property portfolio, you may decide to purchase each property in your own name. While this keeps...

Here are ten ways to make sure that you continue to drive through each business quarter with purpose, vision and the courage to...

When your managers and employees have their own budgets to utilise and spend, it's important to keep in control of these staff expenses....

To fund the growth of your business, you’ll almost certainly need to take out a business loan at some point. But many lenders will ask...

Making Tax Digital is changing how we submit tax returns. And with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA)...

Keeping on top of your accounts is a big part of running a successful and profitable business. But you don’t want to spend ALL your time...

Worrying whether customers will pay you on time is a continual concern for business owners. Late payment can lead to cashflow issues,...

Price elasticity is an economic concept that you should get to know. It is instrumental in understanding demand for your product and the...

There are multiple reasons why you might want to buy a property through your business. You may need a bigger workspace to expand your...

A business mentor can provide guidance and support, so you make the right decisions and stay focused on the end goal as a business owner....

Incurring expenses is an unavoidable fact of running a business. But there are ways to reduce the impact of these expenses, by claiming...

B Corp companies are a new type of business model that aims to make business a force for good. This means putting sustainability and a...

Offering benefits-in-kind to your staff is a great way to make your business an attractive place to work. And these benefits add even...

When selling your limited company, you want to do so in the most tax-efficient way possible. Making use of the Substantial Shareholding...

Your business may compete head-to-head with a number of other companies, but this doesn’t mean you have to treat ALL other businesses as...

The tax relief scheme for research and development (R&D) is an important way to cut the costs of investing in R&D, development projects...

Generally speaking, the business expenses you incur are allowable against your profits. But when it comes to fixed asset purchases...

Keeping the wheels of your business turning can be expensive. As part of your ongoing business cycle, you’ll need to buy the goods and...