Tag: businesses



Business Owners Not Swayed by Politician’s Views on Brexit

Business owners not swayed by politicians views on brexit
Posted on 25 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

With the EU referendum just one month away, a study has found that 56% of business owners care more about the facts than what political figures have to say. The survey by sage also found that 17% of respondents will be voting on gut instinct alone,... Read More

Over Third of SMEs Unsure of Interest Rates their Business Receives

Over third of SMEs unsure of interest rates their business recieves
Posted on 10 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News

A new study from Aldermore has found that 34% of small and medium-sized enterprises are unaware of what interest rate their business is receiving in surplus funds. The survey, which more than 1,000 British SMEs took part in, found that 55% aren’t... Read More

Is Greater Manchester the Right Place for your Business?

Is greater manchester the right place for your business
Posted on 19 April, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Misc

Relocating your business can be an arduous task. The uncertainty of what area is right for you can hold back the process significantly. If you're still undecided, have you ever considered relocating to the Greater Manchester area? Here are five key areas to... Read More

HSBC Launches £10 Billion Lending Fund to Aid SMEs

HSBC launches £10 billion lending fund
Posted on by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

A £10 billion lending fund has been launched by HSBC which is set to help UK small and medium sized enterprises. The fund, which forms part of a broader plan to make banking cheaper and simple for customers, is the largest package of support to be... Read More

How will Businesses be Affected by Increase in Mental Health Cases?

How will businesses be affected by increase in mental health cases
Posted on 13 April, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Misc

A new study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development shows individuals that suffer from mild to moderate mental illnesses, like anxiety or depression, are twice as likely to be unemployed, with an estimated Cost to UK Economy of £37... Read More

Sole Trader Vs Ltd Company: What you need to know

Sole trader vs Ltd Company
Posted on 6 April, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

It was reported that the way dividends are taxed is set to change from today, and will affect sole trading and Ltd companies alike. So we decided to give you a rundown into what they both have to offer, which will give you a good indication in what choice is... Read More

Budget 2016 – Business Rates Cut and New Commercial Stamp Duty Rates

record breaking £23 billion income forecast
Posted on 16 March, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy, Industry News

George Osborne has announced that from April 2017, business rates will be getting a substantial cut, which is set to benefit small businesses going forward. The current system sees 100% relief given only to businesses that occupy property such as a... Read More

SMEs Want Chancellor to Make a Simpler Tax System

SMEs Want Chancellor to Make a Simpler Tax System
Posted on 15 March, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

Ahead of the budget this Wednesday, a survey commissioned by accountancy firm Moore Stephens revealed that the majority of SMEs are in favour of a change to the tax system and introducing a flat rate of tax. It revealed that around 55% of SMEs are... Read More

Employees Fear Technology will Disrupt Businesses

Employees Fear Technology will Disrupt Businesses
Posted on 14 March, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy, Industry News

A new study has revealed that nine out of ten employees fear their businesses will be under threat over the next five years due to new technology trends. The Beyond Digital report, launched by digital experience consultancy Infomentum, found that a... Read More

20th Vs 21st Century Offices – How Far Have We Come?

20th vs 21st century offices
Posted on 1 March, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Industry News

Offices have changed dramatically over the years. What was once the norm in the 20th Century, swiftly became archaic in the 21st Century. Research from the Office for National Statistics said that in an average office career of 50 years, 23.3% of your total... Read More