According to recent figures published by the accountancy and business advisory company BDO, medium-sized businesses in the UK have created more jobs in 2019 and hired more people than either FTSE 350 ...

According to Danielle Close, founder of My Skin Feels, you can. But it’s a constant balancing act, and one that could send ...

The significant changes come into effect today (6th April 2026) for both Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) and Investors’ Relief (IR), impacting tax planning for business sales and investments.

A company is insolvent when it doesn’t have enough assets to cover its debts, or if it is unable to pay its debts as they fall due. Once a company becomes insolvent, several courses of action are open ...

When a small business sets out to conquer any market it is a daunting task, but in a crowded market like alcoholic drinks it takes something genuinely different to stand out. While Kopparberg’s UK ...

Companies differ from businesses in that they are a separate legal entity that lives on beyond the lifespan of the previous owner, saving owners from being personally liable for debts. The transfer of ...

When Simon Brookes secured his first job out of school as a sales representative selling plant hire equipment for a construction company, little did he know that he’d one day face the drama of an ...

Scotland, the land of mountain glens and Braveheart, is a place steeped in wilderness and adventure. But it’s also an exciting place to ‘do business’ small business’ in particular. Generally, the ...

With the Bribery Act coming into force in June, will you still be allowed to buy lunch for potential clients Can you still provide hospitality under the new Bribery Act rules? Again, the answer here ...

SME owners are worried about closing over problems paying tax, according to a new study. Around one in five SMEs, (22%), fear they will close due to problems paying tax in the next five years, ...

Alternatively called a ready-made company, an off-the-shelf company is a pre-made company formed and registered with Companies House but has never traded. It is much like a new car, ready to be sold ...

A family business is a legacy, a shared mission, and a generational bond. However, to ensure these businesses thrive and survive the test of time, families must blend innovation with purpose. Here’s a ...