
Research and development tax credits- the best kept secret in business
Many companies are missing out on valuable tax refunds for research and development activity explains Richard Cullum, Managing Partner of R&T Consultants who specialise in tax…
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Many companies are missing out on valuable tax refunds for research and development activity explains Richard Cullum, Managing Partner of R&T Consultants who specialise in tax…


As banks continue to replenish their depleted capital stocks in a bid to fall in line with new regulatory targets, lending to small and medium sized…

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Mark Kingsley-Williams, Director of Trade Mark Direct gives us his top ten tips to sorting out your trademarks.

We are all subject to what are known as "cognitive biases". These are thought-patterns that we are unaware of, that influence the choices we make. We…

Wisdom is in the eyes and ears of the people around you, so to make the right impact with your insights, you need to be able…

Depending on the size and scope of your company, this article may or may not directly answer how you measure your Facebook success. However, even if…

Dr. Mark Clayton author of 9 books to date, including Brilliant Project Leader and Risk Happens gives us his top ten tips to leading projects

Businesses ignore the storage and disposal of confidential information at their peril as the Government’s regulator steps up its scrutiny of private sector breaches in data…

The taxman is on the warpath. Taskforces and campaigns are under way aiming to collect an additional £7 billion in tax revenue each year. Intensive “bursts…

In business, as in life, reputation is everything. Protecting, managing and maintaining a strong, positive, professional reputation is vital to your success, whether you’re looking for…

If you run a small business, ensuring your employees are paid on time is vital. Small businesses can't justify the cost of customised payroll systems but…

Suits and blue ties will be interspersed with lacy underwear at the Conservative Party conference this week, when 24 year old entrepreneur Betty Hobcraft shows off…

You hear that you must be using social media to grow your business and engage with your clients (and yes, you should). But if all you…