There have been a lot of political changes in recent months, but the outlook for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remains gloomy.
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Why the National Wealth Fund is a game-changer for SMEs
The recent announcement by the new Labour Government to introduce a National Wealth Fund has sent ripples of excitement throughout the business community.
Continue readingHow you can protect your finances against inflation
Even though inflation has dropped a lot from its peak in October 2022 of 11.1 per cent, the highest rate in 40 years, it doesn’t mean prices are going down—they’re just rising more slowly.
Continue readingThinking of investing in electric cars for your business? – Here’s what you need to know
The number of electric cars on our roads is rising rapidly. In 2023 alone, the number of new electric vehicles rose by 18 per cent and there are now some, 1.1 million fully electric cars on UK roads, according to official figures from April 2024.
Continue readingSix simple ways to cut your business costs
The last few years have been challenging for many businesses across the UK. Between the aftereffects of Covid, inflation and issues with the supply chain, it has become increasingly difficult to make a profit.
Continue readingManaging staff costs: Statutory payments and compliance
Staff costs represent a substantial portion of your expenditure as a business owner, so it’s important that you understand what payments you have to make and how to plan for them.
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