The VAT Threshold Trap: Should I Grow or Stay Small?

A Factsheet from Thousands of businesses are turning down work to avoid turning over too much. Government wants businesses to grow and there is a view that growth is always good with more customers, bigger orders and higher turnover. For thousands of small business owners across the UK though, growing big enough to cross theContinue reading “The VAT Threshold Trap: Should I Grow or Stay Small?”

Is Social Media Really Worth the Time I’m Spending On It?

            A Factsheet from  You started your business to fix things, feed people or help others, not to spend three hours on a witty post on Instagram that only got 12 views and one like, from your mum. If you’re wondering whether social media is really worth the effort, rest assured many business owners feelContinue reading “Is Social Media Really Worth the Time I’m Spending On It?”

Accounting: More Than Just Year‑End

Many small businesses think of their accountant as the person they contact once a year just before the tax return deadline. Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barclay. More than tax returns A good accountant isn’t just for tax compliance and can help you plan for growth, manage cash flow, decide when toContinue reading “Accounting: More Than Just Year‑End”

What If I Want to Retire—But My Business Can’t Run Without Me?

            A Factsheet from  Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barclay When you are the business, it takes a lot of planning to step away without letting it all go, The early mornings, late nights, missed birthdays, sacrificed holidays all went into building something you’re proud of, Now you’re tired and your bodyContinue reading “What If I Want to Retire—But My Business Can’t Run Without Me?”

What Happens When My Landlord Sells the Premises?

            A Factsheet from  Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barcla When your business depends on a space you don’t own, sudden change can hit hard.    You’ve built your business around this location. Your signage is up, customers know where to find you, the lease seemed secure. Then the letter arrives—or worse,Continue reading “What Happens When My Landlord Sells the Premises?”