Recent research shows that in 2021, over 8,700 chain stores have closed due to the major shift in online shopping – partly caused by the coronavirus pandemic.Continue reading
Category Archives: Business Advice
Start Up Loans helping rural and disadvantaged entrepreneurs access finance, data reveals
The Start Up Loans scheme has supported nearly 70,000 start ups and small businesses outside of London, new figures have revealed.Continue reading
File Companies House accounts online to avoid delays, businesses told
Businesses have been urged to file Companies House accounts online as coronavirus disruption continues to significantly delay processing times.
UK business confidence hits a four-year high
Business confidence in the UK is at the highest level for more than four years according to a new survey, with nine of the 12 UK regions expecting growth.
Tax-related scams double during coronavirus pandemic, figures reveal
Tax-related scams have almost doubled in the past 12 months, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed.
Staff shortages leave food manufacturers looking for inmates to cover work
Food manufacturers in desperate need of workers are pleading for the UK Government to enable the companies to use prisoners to solve the staff shortage disaster – a fault of Brexit and COVID-19. Continue reading
Sole traders “disproportionately impacted” by coronavirus pandemic
Just four in 10 sole traders have returned to pre-pandemic levels of trading despite Covid-19 restrictions being lifted, a major study has revealed.
Staff shortages: increased wages to entice workers could mean higher prices for customers
Due to the ongoing staff shortages caused by the pandemic, UK restaurants have had to increase employee wages to entice chefs and waiters – which could mean higher prices for customers. Continue reading
Digital platforms to report sellers’ income from as early as 2023
Digital marketplaces will be required to report the income of sellers from as early as 2023, it has been announced.
Businesses urged to “get to grips” with new Patent Box regime as grandfathering rules come to an end
Businesses should “get to grips” with new Patent Box rules or risk missing out on corporate tax relief, a major regulator has warned.