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Many more start-up firms should qualify for the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), an HMRC-administered initiative that offers tax relief on investment into early-stage businesses, to encourage more investment which would kick start the economy, according to an award-winning independent financial adviser.
Coaching is an effective way to impart knowledge. It can benefit you, the coachee and your business, says Steve Webster.
Ian Wimbush, Chair of the Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) discusses the issues affecting law firms.
Entertaining people can be a very enjoyable part of being in business – as sharing time, food and drink away from the office can help to build and cement working relationships. But when can you claim tax relief on the cost of entertaining someone, and what about VAT?
The Pitch, one of the UK’s longest running small business competitions, has returned for 2013 with thousands of pounds for innovative startups.
For a while now, the property market has experienced fluctuating fortunes. After the boom in house prices ended around 2008, which was roughly the same time when the wheels started to come off the UK economy, the average cost of properties has remained high; but as living standards have fallen in real terms, it’s not a buyer’s market at the moment.
After a while, some people get complacent or dissatisfied with their company. Here are eight ways to find that magic again.
I went mystery shopping this week for a new client. They wanted to see what happened at their workplace when they weren’t there following fairly negative informal feedback from friends when they had visited. They had a strong suspicion the reception staff’s customer service was not up to scratch but didn’t know the full extent and wanted us to assess what development needs there may be from our own experience.
In a tough trading climate it’s essential to hang on to good people. Yet in a recession it isn’t always easy to reward loyalty with increased pay. Michael Davies, of LondonOffices.com looks at other ways businesses can retain talent.
Managing your boss may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s an unspoken, imperative part of day-to-day work that will help you achieve your personal career ambitions, and excel in your current role.
More people are setting up in businesses in their spare time and from their bedroom than ever before reveals a new study.
Making a capital gain is usually good news – but it can also come with a hefty tax bill. So, whether you are selling all, or part, of your business, or some other assets (for example property or shares) it’s important to plan for a capital gain in order to minimise the tax burden.
Hilary Briggs gives us her top tips for getting the most out of your meetings.
In the latest report on non-executive directors companies praised the independence and cost effectiveness of NEDs.
Management thinking and practice have evolved over the last century as a result of increased understanding of human and organisational behaviour, the economic climate and historical context and the changes in generations over time.
