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Six tips to help keep your credit score healthy
Your credit score affects many aspects of your financial life - including whether you're able to borrow money, and at what rate. How to keep it high.
Date: 24 August 2018 By: Rachael Matthews
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The evolution of payment tech - what's next?
Tech has made it both easier and more secure to make (and take) business payments - but there's still further to go. What does the future hold?
Date: 7 August 2018 By: Victoria Harrison
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How to build your business fleet
Building and running business vehicles can be extremely expensive - so it's important not to make costly mistakes. Here's how to get it right.
Date: 31 July 2018 By: Victoria Harrison
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The gender pay gap and your pension
With many women still earning less than men, another issue is growing: less money to set aside for retirement. Is it time to mind the pension gap?
Date: 30 July 2018 By: Luke McGrath
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How to set up a company car scheme
Offering your employees company cars can keep them happy, motivated and productive. The key questions to ask yourself before making a purchase.
Date: 27 July 2018 By: Victoria Harrison
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Why use a specialist contractor accountant?
Finding an accountant can be a stressful time for any contractor. Where to start, what you can expect to pay, and how to find the best deal for you.
Date: 18 July 2018 By: Brookson
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How to make your products stand out on Amazon
Selling your goods through an established marketplace such as Amazon can bring you to the attention of a huge new audience. How to compete.
Date: 17 July 2018 By: Alexa Coleman
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Where do I go for business funding?
When it comes to business funding, finding the right financial product - at the right price - can be a challenge. Where to start your search.
Date: 20 June 2018 By: Don Pritchard
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The four basics of successful saving
If you never saw the point of putting money aside - or you've got out of the habit - don’t worry. These straightforward tips will get you on track.
Date: 14 June 2018 By: David Bailey-Lauring
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Selling Online: If it walks like a business and quacks like a business...
Increasing numbers of people make money on the side by selling unwanted possessions or items they make themselves. But is tax due on this extra income?
Date: 1 June 2018 By: Bradley Post
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The hidden benefits of R&D tax credits
It's not all about the money - claiming R&D tax credits could give your business an unexpected boost in other ways, as ForrestBrown explain.
Date: 30 May 2018 By: ForrestBrown
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How to make sure your invoices get paid
The average UK business spends 1.5 days a month chasing overdue payments. Help your debtors pay up on time with these three easy tips.
Date: 30 May 2018 By: Virtual AR
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Five ways to make your money work harder
If you want high returns from your investments, but you don’t want to spend all day chasing the best deals, here are the golden rules to follow.
Date: 18 May 2018 By: Hannah Goldsmith
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HMRC launches new online tax forum
HMRC has launched The Small Business Forum - a new online forum for small businesses and the self-employed. We talk you through the services and resources on offer.
Date: 4 May 2018 By: Fanny Marshall
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Don't let the new tax year make a fool of you
The new tax year begins in April and with it comes a whole new raft of tax thresholds and limits and changes to many statutory pay rates.
Date: 5 April 2018 By: Fiona Prior
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How to convince crowdfunding investors to back you
John Auckland of TribeFirst explains the two types of investor who back crowdfunding campaigns - and how you can tailor your campaign to attract both.
Date: 3 April 2018 By: John Auckland