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Upcoming VAT Changes for SMEs in 2021/22

Ross Bramble

Ross Bramble of Crunch reveals how small businesses can prepare for the upcoming changes to VAT rates and processes in the UK, including the delayed Making Tax Digital scheme

10 Restaurant Sales Techniques to Boost Profits

Laura-Andreea Voicu

Encouraging your staff to upsell to customers can play a big role in boosting your restaurant profits. Here are 10 upselling techniques proven to work.

A Legal Guide to Intellectual Property for SMEs

Kevin Hanson

Intellectual Property can be a small business' most valuable asset, so it's vital to secure the right legal protection. Here's an essential guide from Lawbite's expert legal team

8 Steps to Starting a Wholesale Business

Rebecca Taylor

Despite recent upheaval in the wholesale industry, there is a window of opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to launch a business post-lockdown. Here's a quick guide to get started

How Manufacturers can Leverage AI

Jinender Jain

The emergence of artificial intelligence and augmented reality gives manufacturers a great opportunity to streamline processes and grow efficiently.

An SME's Guide to Supply and Demand

Rebecca Taylor

The laws of supply and demand can have a dramatic impact on your profitability as a small business. Find out how you can use these forces to your advantage

How to Choose an Inventory Management System

Rebecca Taylor

With recent disruption to supply chains, we discuss how retailers and wholesalers can maximize their efficiency and protect brand reputation with an inventory management system

10 Ways to Win Your Competitors' Customers

Rebecca Taylor

Winning customers away from rival brands is one of the most effective ways to increase your share of the market. Follow these 10 steps to attract and retain new customers

9 Ways to Boost Footfall for your Retail Business

Rebecca Taylor

Struggling to recover your retail footfall after lockdown? Follow these 10 simple steps to increase your foot traffic and drive more sales

Medical Practices: Boosting Patient Engagement

Sam O’Brien

With more and more patients expecting digital-first services, we take a look at four strategies you can use as a medical practice to better serve your customers and improve engagement

A Guide to the New EU VAT E-Commerce Rules

Andrew Diver

​From the 1st of July, the new EU VAT e-commerce rules will introduce significant changes for UK businesses selling to EU consumers. Here's everything you need to know

An SME's Guide to The End of Furlough

Simon Thomas

As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme comes to a close on 30th September 2021, Simon Thomas explores everything UK SMEs need to know in order to prepare

The UK Startups Disrupting the Fashion Industry

Jyoti Patel

To mark this month’s London Fashion Week, we've highlighted five exciting UK startups making a name for themselves in the British fashion industry

A Step-by-Step Guide to Office Clearance

Rebecca Sheeres

If you want to downsize your office, here's a step-by-step guide to office clearance by the experts at AnyJunk, covering everything from choosing a clearance firm to documentation

5 Tips for Starting a Hospitality Business in 2021

Stacey McIntosh

Here's everything you need to know about starting a hospitality business in 2021, from writing a post-lockdown business plan to embracing technology

A Guide to Limited Company Tax Deadlines

Simon Thomas

Simon Thomas of Ridgefield Accounting talks us through the key tax deadlines for Companies House and HMRC that limited company business owners should be prepared for

5 Ways to Get More Restaurant Reviews

Rebecca Taylor

We take a look at how restaurant owners can build business credibility and trust amongst UK consumers, including the importance of online customer reviews

How Hotels Can Use Tech to Drive Revenue

Peter King

Peter King of Dialog360 outlines five innovative ways technology can help hotel owners ride out the pandemic and come out stronger, from cloud communication to contactless payments

What Is the New VAT Reverse Charge?

​Craig Farmer

The new 2021 VAT reverse charge impacts how VAT-registered businesses operating under CIS process their invoices. Here's everything you need to know

How to Prepare for the End of the 2020/21 Tax Year

Ross Bramble

A guide exploring how to prepare for the end of the 2020/21 tax year as a sole trader or director of a limited company, brought to you by the experts at Crunch