BizHelp24 News 204 - 15th November
Top Green Tips for Small Businesses - Make a Difference Whilst Saving Money!Following on from our recent article on how much your business could be saving by reducing energy bills, we have found some top tips from BT Business to show how you can make a difference to the environment for little cost (and even potentially saving money).
On top of the environmental and financial benefits of saving energy; you can also improve the image of your business...
Improve Your Cashflow with Invoice FinanceInvoice finance is a quick and low cost way of improving the cashflow of your business. Here is a guide to what factoring and invoice discounting can do for your business.
Could Bad Web Address Choices be Damaging Your Business?As part of a small business, you are probably aware of just how important the internet can be for promoting your products or services. Yet a surprising number of small and medium sized businesses (SME’s) are failing to get the most of the internet by failing to spend time choosing a good web domain name.
Getting The Most From Your Radio Ads - Top TipsAs part of a small business you know that big advertising and marketing budgets are rare; small companies have to come up with cost effective campaigns that give them good returns.
To help you get the most from radio advertising, Martin Sims of radio specialists Eardrum has come up with some top tips on the things you should (and should not) be doing.
18 Months Free Business Banking with HSBCHSBC have partnered with BizHelp24 to help make opening or moving a business bank account easier. Act quickly, as for a limited time you can also get 18 months business banking with no charges.
Are You Taking Advantage of Research and Development Tax Credits?If your business undertakes research and development (R+D), then you may be missing out on tax credits or even a small cash sum that you could be eligible to receive from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
HMRC gave out over £150 million last year to local innovative science and technology companies; helping all sorts of industries including computer games, sports cars, manufacturing, cheese making, food testing and machine safety.
Promote Your Business for Free [Our free offer has been extended due to high demand, take advantage now before the site moves to paid listings!]As a valued BizHelp24 subscriber you have been invited to submit your business or service to our new Business Finder site. This new site will help to promote your business to thousands of potential customers.
In order for the Business Finder to become one of the most useful business directories we are asking BizHelp24 subscribers to get their products and services listed before we open to all businesses.
Are the Government Finally Taking Real Action on Red Tape?A new announcement from the government is good news for small businesses; it appears that they are finally taking action on reducing the burden of red tape.
John Hutton Secretary of State for Business has brought forward measures to cut red tape and save business millions of pounds in the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill.
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Yet Another Budget Ignores Small Businesses
Despite employing over half of those in work in the UK, it still seems like the government has no desire whatsoever to help small businesses. The pre-budget report from Alistair Darling has unveiled numerous plans that will hinder SME's even further...
The small business corporation tax rate has been left at the increased 22%. The planned changes to private equity taxation (a flat rate 18% Capital gains tax for investors) is likely to damage funding for new small businesses. Not only that, but there is talk of local government to tax business for the purpose of developing infrastructure and economic improvements. (Which makes me wonder where that increased 22%
actually goes...)
When will the government start treating Small Business with the same care they show big businesses?
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BizHelp24 News 196 - 2nd August
Affected by Flooding? – You May be Eligible for Tax ReliefIf your business was disrupted or damaged by the recent floods, then you could be eligible for tax relief and advice from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
The Government will bring forward legislation in next year's Finance Bill which will allow the Commissioners of HM Revenue and Customs to waive interest and surcharges on tax paid late due to the floods.
Read full article If your business receives queries by email, then you need to make sure that you respond to them quickly; otherwise, a new survey has found that you could be pushing your customers to your competitors.The 'Fasthosts Customer Service Email Study' found that the average British consumer is only willing to wait up to 24 hours for a reply, with one in five (19 per cent) abandoning their enquiry after only 12 hours...
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Find Out MorePromote Your Business for Free [Our free offer is still available, take advantage now before the site moves to paid listings!]As a valued BizHelp24 subscriber you have been invited to submit your business or service to our new Business Finder site. This new site will help to promote your business to thousands of potential customers.
In order for the Business Finder to become one of the most useful business directories we are asking BizHelp24 subscribers to get their products and services listed before we open to all businesses.
Read full article Small business owners and entrepreneurs are well known for working long hours to grow their business; but a new survey has shown that many are damaging their work-life balance by failing to take holidays and adequate breaks.
British entrepreneurs are clocking up over 47 hours every week, according to a survey into the work life-balance culture of Britain's small business managers...
Read full articleRunning a business is not easy, and a new survey has found that a large number of small businesses get much more beneficial services from their accountant than just accountancy!
A survey from business software provider Sage has shown that over three-quarters of business owners (76 percent) feel that their relationship with their accountant is very important to the smooth running of their business.
Read full articleWhich Personality Does Your Business' Owner Have?If you are starting, or have recently started a business; you may be interested to know that one of the UK’s major banks has launched a new start up offer with 2 years free business banking.
With business bank accounts you usually have to pay to deposit and withdraw money; but with the new account from Natwest these charges are free until the third year...
Read full article Free Small Business Tools from BizHelp24Running a small business is never easy; keeping on top of all the different areas of importance can be a challenge for even the most energetic entrepreneur.The good news is that we can offer some help with our free BizStart24 software for PC's. BizStart24 features over 40 letters and forms to make the running of your business quicker and easier.
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BizHelp24 News 185 - 17th May
Will You Take Advantage of Simpler Vat? More businesses across the UK can, from this month, benefit from easier ways to deal with VAT, following changes to one of the schemes aimed at helping small and medium-sized firms to better manage their cashflow.
Changes to the Cash Accounting Scheme (CAS) mean an extra 56,500 businesses can now benefit from the scheme...
Crackdown on Illegal Workers and Minimum Wage Cheats Good news for honest businesses; the government is starting a new drive to stop the small minority of rogue employers from hiring illegal workers and paying below the minimum wage.
The new rules will see rogue employers face a prison sentence and/or an unlimited fine if found knowingly employing illegal workers...
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Changes to Rate Relief for Empty Property If you are a shop/office landlord, or have empty premises, you should be aware of the proposed changes to rate relief on empty property.
As part of a drive by the government to increase regeneration and boost rates of occupancy, rate relief is expected to change...
Is Your Business Missing Out on Free Money? Many businesses are unaware that they are eligible for research and development (R&D) tax credits; wrongly assuming that the definition of R&D does not cover their activities.SMEs are still missing out on valuable research and development tax credits, despite efforts from the tax community to spread the word and actively encourage them to apply...
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BizHelp24 184 - 10th May
Is Your Business Missing Out on Free Money? Many businesses are unaware that they are eligible for research and development (R&D) tax credits; wrongly assuming that the definition of R&D does not cover their activities.SMEs are still missing out on valuable research and development tax credits, despite efforts from the tax community to spread the word and actively encourage them to apply...
Are You Prepared for Smoke Free Legislation? If your business has not yet prepared itself for the smoke free legislation that comes into force soon, then you need to act quickly or you could face big fines.
With only two months until the implementation of the smoke-free elements of the Health Act 2006 come into effect on 1 July, businesses in England need to ensure that they are adequately
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Don’t Miss Annual Returns Tax Deadline If your business has not yet filed its’ annual returns to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), then you need to act quickly to avoid penalties. The deadline is 19th May 2007.
You can save time by filing your online, and small businesses that do so before the deadline can receive a £150 tax free payment.
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BizHelp24 News 181 - 19th April
How Can You Free Up More of Your Time? Don't be left sitting in your office answering calls or have your office number constantly diverted to your mobile.
Free up your time by using the UK's No.1 Personalised Telephone Answering Service.
Are Sickies Damaging Your Business?
Absence increased in 2006 as workers took an average of seven days off sick, losing 175 million working days and costing the economy £13.4bn, according to the latest CBI / AXA survey.
The research revealed that long-term absence of 20 days or more accounts for 43 per cent of all working time lost, costing £5.8bn.
Can Broadband Help You Get a Better Work Life Balance?
Can fast internet access help to increase the amount of time you get to spend with your family and friends? The answer according to a new survey is yes…
Eighty two per cent of the UK’s small business owners with broadband report a better work-life balance thanks to their internet connection, according to research from BT Business.
Could Your Business be Affected by Bribery and Corruption?
Bribery and corruption are just as likely to affect SMEs (Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) as large companies, yet only one fifth of SMEs feel able to distinguish between bribery and corruption or corporate hospitality and facilitation fees, a research report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) reveals today.
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Invoice finance is a quick and low cost way of improving the cashflow of your business. Here is a guide to what factoring and invoice discounting can do for your business.
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BizHelp24 News 180 - 12th April
Can Invoice Finance Help Your Business Cashflow? - Your Questions Answered Invoice discounting is a quick and cheap form of finance that helps your cash flow, but many businesses still have questions about how it works.
To help you get a good deal from your factoring, here are the answers to your top questions:
Are You Risking Your Businessby Failing to Plan Effectively? Is your business risking damage by not planning properly? The majority of Britain's small and medium-sized businesses are operating without a written business plan endangering their future prosperity and survival, according to research carried out by PKF Accountants and business advisers.
File Tax Returns Online for £150 Payment HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding 1.7 million small employers to send their 2006-07 PAYE End of Year returns online to receive a £150 tax-free payment.
A free HMRC-produced Employers CD-Rom with general information on employer filing do's and don'ts is also available...
New Bank Account for Muslim BusinessesThousands of Muslim businesses across Britain are now able to bank according to their faith, as Lloyds TSB launches the first high street Islamic business account in the country. The account, which complies with Islamic law (Shariah), is available across the bank’s 2,000 branches, and will be open to the UK’s estimated 100,000 Muslim firms.
Employee Share Scheme Filing Now Available OnlineIn addition to the bonus payment for filing tax returns online, small businesses are now able to file their employee share scheme returns online, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced.
Instead of having to fill in paper forms companies now have the choice to send their annual information online.
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BizHelp24 News 177 - 19th March
Do You Want to be Your Own Boss? Are you considering starting your own business independently or through the franchise model? Are you looking to develop or expand an existing business?Why not Visit The British & International Franchise Exhibition & Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference.BizHelp24 has secured free entry for all our subscribers; read the full article to find out how.
Are You Aware of Free Training Opportunities? You probably know how useful training can be at improving the skills and effectiveness of your employees; but you probably also know that the costs are usually high. However, both you and your staff may be able to benefit from training in the Further Education sector...
Are You Ready for Smoking Legislation? If your business has employees then you need to be aware of the new smoking legislation that comes into force on 1st July. After this date smoking will be against the law in virtually all public places and workplaces; including many work vehicles.However, there are some exemptions...
Improve Your Cashflow with Invoice FinanceInvoice finance is a quick and low cost way of improving the cashflow of your business. Here is a guide to what factoring and invoice discounting can do for your business.
Could Tax Change Affect Your Start-up? Small businesses in high-risk industries, especially those which rely on start-up funding from individual wealthy investors, are likely to be hit by an immediate change to the tax regime, PKF Accountants & business advisers have warned.
HM Revenue & Customs has today announced that it is ending 'sideways loss relief' for capital contributions made by individuals who are non-active partners in a business.
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