Recent years have held a lot of uncertainty for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and independent businesses. While there are signs of recovery, SMEs have seen slow growth in recent months. However, with employment increasing at a faster pace than … Continue reading
Author Archives: Howard Roth
Funded and thriving: Understanding financing
Financial initiatives to support business growth are continually being announced by the Government, local authorities, individuals and private-sector companies. Funding from private companies often aims to nurture specific industries, particularly high-growth sectors like technology, sustainable manufacturing and healthcare. They might … Continue reading
Your quick guide to paying tax on your pensions
Making sure you’re paying the right amount of tax can be taxing! If you receive a State Pension or other type of pension, then you may still need to pay tax on it. Without the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) structure of the … Continue reading
How can SMEs learn to thrive, rather than just survive?
New research from the #SBS State of the Nation Roundtable report has revealed that 72 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) feel they are surviving, rather than thriving. Fewer than one-third of small businesses have enough cash in … Continue reading
The benefits of HMRC’s salary advance reporting changes
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently launched a consultation on new rules aimed at simplifying the reporting of salary advances. This change is expected to have a significant impact on employers, streamlining administrative processes and reducing costs. Under existing … Continue reading
