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What Is the New VAT Reverse Charge?
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The new 2021 VAT reverse charge impacts how VAT-registered businesses operating under CIS process their invoices. Here's everything you need to know
Creating Consumer Trust for Ecommerce in 2021
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Jon Higham of Medicine Direct outlines the importance of building consumer trust online so your business can keep trading during the Covid-19 pandemic
Covid-19: Marketing Your Business in 2021
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When it comes to communicating with customers during the pandemic, marketing can help small businesses get back on their feet that bit quicker. Here’s how
How to Use PR to Maximize Reach in 2021
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Ellen Widdup, Editorial Director of Prominent PR, explores how PR has fundamentally changed as a result of the pandemic and why SMEs should alter their approach for 2021
8 Tips For Entering into Introduction Agreements
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Patrick McCallum of Wright Hassall LLP talks us through eight steps business owners should take when entering into an introduction agreement
Covid-19: How Accountants Can Support SMEs
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Elizabeth Hughes of Pandle outlines the many ways an accountant can provide practical guidance to help business owners weather the Covid-19 storm
What Happens to VAT After Brexit?
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Andrew Diver, Head of Taxation at Beatons Group, debunks some common myths about VAT after Brexit and sheds some light on what may happen in the months ahead
Commercial Contracts & Acting Responsibly
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Evie Clemance of Backhouse Solicitors talks us through government guidance on acting responsibly when enforcing contractual arrangements during the Covid-19 pandemic
Optimising Your Ecommerce Strategy for 2021
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The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way consumers spend their money. With this in mind, Maura Monaghan takes a look at how SMEs can adapt their ecommerce strategy
An SME’s Guide to Data Protection and Brexit
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Jonathan Smy of SMY IT Services talks us through the new data protection regulations that business owners need to be aware of as the UK leaves the European Union
Talk Money Week: Support for Business Owners
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We take a look at how business owners can cultivate healthy conversations about money, along with outlining three steps to achieve stable cash flow
An SME's Guide to Trading Through Lockdown
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We take a look at some of the platforms small business owners can use in order to keep trading safely during lockdown
Managing Document Security in the Workplace
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Ben Liu of Kofax takes a look at why it's essential to invest time into protecting your business' paperwork and digital file infrastructure
How to Rebuild Business Reputation
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Angela Podmore, CEO and Founder of Kinetic Communications, discusses how SMEs can work to rebuild their reputation amid times of unrest
The 'Motherhood Penalty' & Parental Leave Pay
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Eliza Serna-Cochrane discusses how UK legislation and workplace discrimination makes it difficult for new mothers to return to full-time work and explores how business owners can change this
A Guide to Apprenticeships & The Kickstart Scheme
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Simon Thomas of Ridgefield Consulting covers everything employers need to know about taking on an apprentice in 2021, including the government's new Kickstart Scheme
Covid-19: Making Ethical Business Decisions
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Michelle Wright, Founder and CEO of one of the UK’s first B Corporations, discusses the importance of making ethical business decisions in times of hardship
Covid-19: New Ways of Professional Networking
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Social distancing measures have drastically changed the way we connect with each other, making professional networking much trickier. Here are some alternatives
Combatting Loneliness & Isolation Amongst Staff
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With unprecedented numbers of UK employees working from home, many have found themselves facing social isolation and loneliness. Here's what employers can do to help
Wrongful Trading Rules During Covid-19
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Jon Munnery of UK Liquidators talks us through the temporary suspension of wrongful trading rules for businesses experiencing financial struggles due to the coronavirus pandemic
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