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    2022 Spring Statement – reaction from businesses
    Lynne Gowers
    • Mar 28
    • 1 min

    2022 Spring Statement – reaction from businesses

    Business groups have responded to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement speech. Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British...
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    How to get better cash flow when you're self-employed
    Lynne Gowers
    • Feb 3
    • 3 min

    How to get better cash flow when you're self-employed

    There are 3.2 million sole traders in the UK and you can guarantee that cash flow is at the forefront of the mind of every single one....
    33 views0 comments
    Filing your tax return - all you need to know
    Finmo
    • Jan 18
    • 6 min

    Filing your tax return - all you need to know

    This article is for freelancers, sole traders, and people with side hustles. The deadline to file your 2020/2021 Self Assessment is...
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    Our 5 point plan for better cash flow in 2022
    Lynne Gowers
    • Jan 6
    • 4 min

    Our 5 point plan for better cash flow in 2022

    When it comes to determining the health of your business, nothing indicates success or failure more than cash flow; the net amount of...
    16 views0 comments
    All I want for Christmas...is to get my invoices paid!
    Lynne Gowers
    • Dec 7, 2021
    • 3 min

    All I want for Christmas...is to get my invoices paid!

    Christmas is almost upon us, but for many small businesses it’s hard to drum up any festive cheer when it's more difficult than ever to...
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    Autumn Budget 2021 - a round up!
    Lynne Gowers
    • Oct 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    Autumn Budget 2021 - a round up!

    In his second Budget of the year, Chancellor Rishi Sunak leaned heavily on his prospect of a brighter economic outlook. Mr. Sunak...
    47 views0 comments
    Common business personality types in your small business - which are you?
    Lynne Gowers
    • Oct 4, 2021
    • 4 min

    Common business personality types in your small business - which are you?

    Navigating different personalities in the workplace isn’t always easy. Whilst diverse teams make for great businesses, this is only ever...
    65 views0 comments
    What you need to know about trade marks as a UK small business
    Start.biz
    • Sep 28, 2021
    • 3 min

    What you need to know about trade marks as a UK small business

    In April 2021 we all had ringside seats to the battle royale of teatime treats – Colin vs Cuthbert. Not often do we see such a...
    35 views0 comments
    Freelancers share their best kept secrets
    Lynne Gowers
    • Sep 23, 2021
    • 5 min

    Freelancers share their best kept secrets

    In recent years, the UK has experienced a boom in both the demand for freelancers and the percentage of its workforce turning to...
    57 views0 comments
    5 back-to-basics ways to accelerate SME growth
    Lynne Gowers
    • Sep 5, 2021
    • 3 min

    5 back-to-basics ways to accelerate SME growth

    Starting a business and keeping it running is a mighty achievement in itself. Without the backing of huge corporate infrastructure it can...
    85 views0 comments
    Late payment fees on invoices - to charge, or not to charge?
    Lynne Gowers
    • Aug 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    Late payment fees on invoices - to charge, or not to charge?

    Late payment is a persistent problem for small businesses, and that’s before we even start to take into account the challenges of a...
    91 views0 comments
    Are invoice finance fees tax deductible?
    Lynne Gowers
    • Aug 17, 2021
    • 2 min

    Are invoice finance fees tax deductible?

    One question we regularly get asked is if invoice finance fees are tax deductible - in other words if you advance your invoices with...
    168 views0 comments
    The UK 'pingdemic' and its impact on British businesses
    Lynne Gowers
    • Jul 26, 2021
    • 4 min

    The UK 'pingdemic' and its impact on British businesses

    July 19th marked freedom day for much of the UK, signalling the long-awaited end of the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown restrictions. Up...
    26 views0 comments
    5 reasons your business needs to ask for an NDA
    Sparqa Legal
    • Jul 2, 2021
    • 4 min

    5 reasons your business needs to ask for an NDA

    As part of running a business you will often need to disclose sensitive confidential information to other people (such as investors,...
    35 views0 comments
    Is your online profile costing you work?
    Colin Gunnell
    • Jun 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    Is your online profile costing you work?

    Did you know - 69% of recruiters have rejected a candidate because of something they have seen on their social media. When hiring someone...
    30 views0 comments
    The fine print - making sure your website is legally compliant
    Colin Gunnell
    • Jun 3, 2021
    • 3 min

    The fine print - making sure your website is legally compliant

    Do you run a business online, or are you thinking about starting one? It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the legal aspects of running a...
    15 views0 comments
    SME funding: Is selective invoice finance the future?
    Colin Gunnell
    • Apr 20, 2021
    • 3 min

    SME funding: Is selective invoice finance the future?

    UK late payment debt has risen by a huge £10.4 billion in the last couple of years alone. According to Pay.UK, SMEs spend more than £500...
    41 views0 comments
    5 things entrepreneurs wish they had known when starting out
    Colin Gunnell
    • Apr 15, 2021
    • 4 min

    5 things entrepreneurs wish they had known when starting out

    They say that setting up a business is one of the most difficult but rewarding transitions a person can make. For aspiring entrepreneurs,...
    65 views0 comments
    Late payments and business owners' mental health
    Colin Gunnell
    • Mar 24, 2021
    • 3 min

    Late payments and business owners' mental health

    Imagine waiting anxiously for your payslip at the end of each month, not knowing whether or not your wages would be paid on time by your...
    16 views0 comments
    UK SMEs chasing £61bn in late payments, a 20% increase since this time last year
    Colin Gunnell
    • Mar 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    UK SMEs chasing £61bn in late payments, a 20% increase since this time last year

    Our mission at Penny is to ensure businesses are able to keep operating without the worry or hindrance of poor cash flow caused by forces...
    43 views0 comments

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