SMEs unprepared for older workforce
SMEs recognise the benefits of employing workers over 65 but many are not yet ready to meet the needs of an ageing workforce, a survey… Read More »SMEs unprepared for older workforce
Umar Memon
SME loan success rate up to 80%
Four out of five SME loan applications were approved in 2014, compared with 71% in 2013, according to research by venture capital firm Albion Ventures. Despite… Read More »SME loan success rate up to 80%
Subsistence and entertainment
Subsistence is a payment for an individual in relation to work-related travel, accommodation and meals beyond those normally required. Entertainment is when someone in business… Read More »Subsistence and entertainment
Financial planning for businesses
Financial planning is essential to the success of any business, whichever stage it is at. Having an accurate idea of your current and likely future… Read More »Financial planning for businesses
Salary or dividends
When is it beneficial for a company owner or director to take a dividend rather than salary? Many people running businesses prefer to do so… Read More »Salary or dividends
Appetite for saving grows
The number of people planning to save over the next 3 months increased from 16% in spring 2013 to 18% in spring 2014, according to… Read More »Appetite for saving grows
SME overseas sales growth predicted
Overseas sales for small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) are predicted to total £15 billion over the next 12 months, according to a survey by Clydesdale… Read More »SME overseas sales growth predicted
Overtime normal for most managers
More than 90% of managers work more than their contracted weekly hours, according to research from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). Nearly two… Read More »Overtime normal for most managers
A quarter want to be entrepreneurs
More than a quarter of employees dream of running a business, according to a survey from Lloyds Bank Insurance. The report reveals that 26% of… Read More »A quarter want to be entrepreneurs
VAT accounting schemes
This guide looks at how the 3 main accounting schemes work and how they can help businesses. Special VAT accounting schemes for small businesses have… Read More »VAT accounting schemes