Business

Whether you are just starting out, or are at the helm of a seasoned business, these guides are designed to provide you with useful information.

Topical information

2012 Budget

The Chancellor has announced that this year's Budget will take place on 21st March 2012. We will be covering the announcements live on the day, and will provide a full summary of the measures and how they could affect you shortly after the day. Please keep an eye on our website for more information.

Finance Bill 2012

The draft clauses of the Finance Bill 2012 were announced shortly after the Autumn Statement. Read our summary here.

Autumn Statement 2011

The Autumn Statement 2011 included a series of announcements designed to strengthen the flagging economy. We provide you with a concise summary of the measures revealed. Read our Autumn Statement report »

Autumn Statement: 29 November 2010 onwards

In its autumn report on the state of the economy, the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) said that the UK had experienced stronger growth in 2010 than had been anticipated at the time of the June Budget.

Budget archive

Historical information relating to previous Budgets reports.

Business start-up

Starting up a new business can seem like a minefield. What do you need to do? What do you need to know? With our extensive experience in working with new businesses we can assure you that our advice will be tailored to meet your specific business goals and objectives.

Limited companies

The legal and taxation regime for limited companies continues to change. The main rate of corporation tax commencing 1 April 2011 is 26%, while the small companies' rate is 20%.

Business finance

Finance lies at the heart of every business, be it a question of boosting profits, managing costs, ensuring that operations and processes are as efficient as possible, or securing the funds necessary for growth and expansion.

Partnerships

Even the strongest relationships can suffer in times of adversity. Good planning is an essential part of creating a successful business partnership. Our guides provide information on important aspects of your partnership, such as setting up a formal agreement and planning for the unexpected. It is essential to seek our advice with regard to partnerships matters.

Your customers

The customer-driven business is a successful business. Here we look at ways of understanding your customers, of keeping them happy and of measuring their value to your business.

Your employees

No matter how much cash there is in the bank or how large its stock is, a firm's most valuable asset is its employees. Taking care of your staff can make the difference between an ordinary business and a truly successful one.

Sales and marketing

No business can afford invisibility, which is why the way a business markets itself and how it plans its sales are vital to its development and growth.

IT and e-business

Information technology and the internet are increasingly central to businesses of every size and of every sector, and are set to become even more important in the future.

Business regulations

There are a number of rules with which businesses and employers need to comply. This section details the latest regulations to have come into effect.

Business and the environment

The actions that are being taken by governments to combat climate change will have a significant impact on businesses over the coming years. As well as helping to safeguard the environment, going 'green' can have several other advantages for a firm.

Selling your business

A strategy to maximise the assets of your business on its sale requires patient, advance planning.