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 »
Keeping your business dynamic and forward-looking is not just a matter of chasing new customers. It involves every aspect of the business operation, from marketing to product development, from administration to training, from financial management to creative thinking.
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.
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.
We have a range of up to date articles and commentaries on the effect of the recession on small businesses, banks, lending and saving, the economy and pensions and investments.
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.
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.
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.
News and analysis made by the Government on the 20 October 2010.
Upcoming deadlines
Feb
18
2012
CIS return date
Construction Industry Scheme : Monthly return due for period to 5th of month
Feb
28
2012
Company accounts filing deadline
Company Accounts Filing Date
Filing deadline at Companies House (Northern Ireland: Companies Registry) of accounts for private companies with a year ended before 31 May 2011 and for public companies with years ended 31 August 2011
Corporation tax return date
Filing deadline for Corporation Tax Return Form CT600 for period ended 28 February 2011 to be submitted to HMRC
Mar
01
2012
Corporation tax payment
Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for year ended 31 May 2011.
