As more people are getting vaccinated, organisations are encouraging their staff to return to the office on a more regular basis – but it’s safe to say that an element of flexible working is here to stay. For many business owners, the move towards flexible working can offer cheaper options for office space. Offices can

The National Minimum Wage has been in place for more than two decades. It currently stands at £8.91 per hour for adults over the age of 23 (The National Living Wage), while the lowest figure is £4.30 per hour for an apprentice. While a sizeable number of breaches will be down to errors or incorrect

It is a nightmare that plagues both business and private users alike, but cyber security experts are continuing to fight back against the online crooks using email scams targeting their organisations. The UK’S cyber police force, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has published guidance for businesses on a new reporting tool that can be

As the UK emerges from the economic crisis caused by the pandemic there are many positive indicators of financial recovery, such as a fall in COVID-induced public spending, a rise in job vacancies and a decline in unemployment, all of which are encouraging businesses to grow. The economic indicators are good news for SMEs with

With predictions that the UK economy is set to grow at its fastest pace in 80 years and could recover to its pre-pandemic size by the end of this year, SME owners are feeling more optimistic and are keen to invest in growth. However, they are also frustrated by the mix of financial options open

As the UK economy gets back to full speed and confidence grows amongst small businesses, the super-deduction and the special rate allowance (SRA) should encourage further growth. According to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the super-deduction will give companies a strong incentive to make additional investments and bring planned investments forward. The super-deduction allows companies to cut