Business
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 »
In its autumn report on the state of the economy, the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) said that the UK had experienced stronger growth in 2010 than had been anticipated at the time of the June Budget.
The cuts revealed in their full extent.
At the same time as the 29 November Office of Budget Responsibility report the government announced details of some of the reforms to corporation tax.
The OBR's autumn report acknowledged that UK economic growth had been stronger than predicted in its June forecasts.
The OBR report anticipates that the recovery from the recession will be at a slower pace than in the recoveries of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
The central forecast for the following five years is that public sector net borrowing (PSNB) will decline as a share of national income.
A central part of the OBR's remit is to assess whether the government's fiscal policies - tax rises and spending cuts - offer it a better than 50 per cent chance of hitting its medium-term target of eliminating the structural budget deficit.
Read our News Reports relating to the Autumn Statement 2010
Historical information relating to previous Budgets reports.
Starting up a new business can seem like a minefield. What do you need to do? What do you need to know? With our extensive experience in working with new businesses we can assure you that our advice will be tailored to meet your specific business goals and objectives.
The legal and taxation regime for limited companies continues to change. The main rate of corporation tax commencing 1 April 2011 is 26%, while the small companies' rate is 20%.
Finance lies at the heart of every business, be it a question of boosting profits, managing costs, ensuring that operations and processes are as efficient as possible, or securing the funds necessary for growth and expansion.
Even the strongest relationships can suffer in times of adversity. Good planning is an essential part of creating a successful business partnership. Our guides provide information on important aspects of your partnership, such as setting up a formal agreement and planning for the unexpected. It is essential to seek our advice with regard to partnerships matters.
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.
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.
There are a number of rules with which businesses and employers need to comply. This section details the latest regulations to have come into effect.
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.
A strategy to maximise the assets of your business on its sale requires patient, advance planning.
