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Covid-19: 5 SMEs Pivoting Their Business Models
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We look at five inspirational SMEs who have changed their business models to serve their customers during the coronavirus pandemic
What Is a Furloughed Worker?
— Read More — What Is a Furloughed Worker?We take a look at the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the process to follow if UK business owners find that they must furlough their employees
5 Tools to Move Your Business Events Online
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We've curated a list of five virtual event tools and platforms to help you adapt your business events calendar during the coronavirus lockdown
Covid-19: 6 Key Business Areas to Assess
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Joe Hinton, Managing Director of UK Business Mentoring Group, shares a series of prompts to help business owners prepare six key areas of their business amidst coronavirus disruption
What is a Frontline Employee or Key Worker?
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In the wake of the UK Government announcing new measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, we take a quick look at the definition of key workers and frontline staff in the UK
Covid-19: A Guide to Supporting Your Business
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In uncertain times, businesses need clarity and knowledge. Here's an extensive guide to accessing financial support to help keep your business trading
Protecting Remote Working Staff’s Mental Health
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Remote working for prolonged periods during the coronavirus pandemic can have a negative impact on your employees' mental health. Here's what you can do to help
Supporting Your Staff with Coronavirus Anxiety
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Employees across the UK are experiencing high levels of anxiety around the potential impact of coronavirus. Here's how you can reassure and support your staff
How to Support Local SMEs During Coronavirus
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With the coronavirus pandemic taking over the country, it's time to support small businesses that rely on local custom to stay afloat. Here's how you can help
IR35 Delayed to 2021: What It Means for Business
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The IR35 reform has been delayed to 2021, giving the private sector extra time to prepare. The Larsen Howie Team, experts in IR35, explore what this means for your business
How to Support Your Remote Working Staff
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As more and more businesses take steps to prepare their staff for remote working, it's important to take a moment to consider how you can support staff whilst they work from home
How to Prepare for the 2020 IR35 Reform
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Hannah Robinson of Larsen Howie breaks down the private sector IR35 reform due to be rolled out on 6th April 2020 and delves into what it will mean for business owners in practice
Why SMEs are Prioritising Cybersecurity in 2022
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Research shows that UK businesses are prioritising investment in cybersecurity in 2022 to strengthen their defences. Adam Louca from Softcat explores
Using Data to Compete Against Big Businesses
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It's important to understand how analysing data could help you learn more about your customers and gain an edge over competitors. Tillpoint's Cordy Bartlett explores
How to Deal with VAT Error Correction
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Alan Rolfe from HWB Chartered Accountants outlines the correct procedure for VAT error correction to follow if you've made a mistake on your quarterly tax return
How to Increase Profits Without Increasing Sales
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Mark Tighe of specialist tax relief consultancy Catax explores how businesses can generate revenue from existing assets, both physical and intellectual, with a focus on tax breaks
A Guide To Chasing Late Payments
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It's important to be aware of how to chase up unpaid invoices to protect your business and its cash flow. Here's Sage's guide on how SMEs should approach chasing late payments
A Startup's Guide to Data Protection & GDPR
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Stuart Cook of data protection services provider Evalian shares his guide to data protection and GDPR for startups, including managing personal data and compliance
Preparing Your Business for Remote Working
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Maria Espie Vidal of Time Doctor shares her insight into how small businesses can transition to remote working, including how to implement policy changes and address staff concerns
A Guide to Professional Indemnity Insurance
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Kerri-Ann Hockley, Head of Customer Service at professional insurance broker PolicyBee, shares her guide to professional indemnity insurance for UK SMEs
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