Lynne GowersMar 281 min2022 Spring Statement – reaction from businessesBusiness groups have responded to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement speech. Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British...
Lynne GowersFeb 241 minCovid "Freedom Day" in EnglandAfter a long two years of lockdowns and rules, remaining legal Covid restrictions have ended in England from February 24th, in what the...
FinmoJan 186 minFiling your tax return - all you need to knowThis article is for freelancers, sole traders, and people with side hustles. The deadline to file your 2020/2021 Self Assessment is...
Lynne GowersJan 64 minOur 5 point plan for better cash flow in 2022When it comes to determining the health of your business, nothing indicates success or failure more than cash flow; the net amount of...
Lynne GowersDec 7, 20213 minAll 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...
Lynne GowersOct 27, 20212 minAutumn 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...
Lynne GowersOct 4, 20214 minCommon 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...
Start.bizSep 28, 20213 minWhat 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...
Lynne GowersSep 16, 20213 minPenny partners with Start.bizWe are proud to announce that we have partnered with Start.biz, a resource that brings together expert advice and essential services for...
Lynne GowersSep 5, 20213 min5 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...
Lynne GowersAug 22, 20213 minLate 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...
Lynne GowersAug 17, 20212 minAre 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...
Lynne GowersJul 16, 20212 min6 tips to stay cool at work in a heatwave!Summer 2021 may have seemed a long time coming, but the UK is to see temperatures soar over the next week or so. If you don't have...
Colin GunnellJun 3, 20213 minThe fine print - making sure your website is legally compliantDo 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...
Colin GunnellMay 24, 20215 minLockdown easing: Help your small business bounce backIt’s the moment businesses up and down the country have been waiting for. In line with the UK’s roadmap out of lockdown, the 17th May saw...
Colin GunnellMay 6, 20214 min10 key terms to include in your consultancy agreementSelf-employed? You’re not alone; according to the Office for National Statistics, there were more than 5 million self-employed people in...
Colin GunnellApr 15, 20214 min5 things entrepreneurs wish they had known when starting outThey say that setting up a business is one of the most difficult but rewarding transitions a person can make. For aspiring entrepreneurs,...
Colin GunnellMar 24, 20213 minLate payments and business owners' mental healthImagine 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...