This is an abbreviated article by Liz Barclay – read the full article at Business111.com/news The economy is creeping forward, but small business owners can be forgiven for wondering when the good news will reach their tills. Growth offers encouragement, yet cautious customers and stubborn costs leave many firms with little reason toContinue reading “GDP rises, but there’s no bunting for Britain’s small businesses”
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Small firms need to prepare for a new way of invoicing
This is an article by Liz Barclay – copyright https://business111.com/news The Budget has brought greater clarity about the UK’s move towards mandatory e-invoicing. For small businesses, the opportunity is less manual administration and smoother invoice processing, provided implementation is affordable and straightforward. E-invoicing exchanges structured invoice data between financial systems. It is differentContinue reading “Small firms need to prepare for a new way of invoicing”
HMRC has started signing people up for Making Tax Digital
This is an abbreviated article by Liz Barclay – read the full article at Business111.com/news A If you’re a sole trader or landlord who should already be using Making Tax Digital but haven’t signed up, HMRC may now do it for you. Automatic enrolment started in September for people whose 2024–25 returns showContinue reading “HMRC has started signing people up for Making Tax Digital”
Small firms can turn Halloween excitement into autumn income
This is an abbreviated article by Liz Barclay – read the full article at Business111.com/news Halloween and Bonfire Night offer small businesses more than an excuse to decorate the window. From pumpkin picking to themed baking, the season creates opportunities to attract customers and earn additional income between summer and Christmas. Trade reportingContinue reading “Small firms can turn Halloween excitement into autumn income”
Retailers warn Chancellor: don’t make our costs even higher
This is an abbreviated article by Liz Barclay – read the full article at Business111.com/news Christmas is approaching, but Britain’s shoppers are becoming more cautious just when retailers need them to start spending. Consumer confidence in the economy fell in September for the first time after four months of improvement, expectations for retailContinue reading “Retailers warn Chancellor: don’t make our costs even higher”