Whether you are just starting out, or are at the helm of a seasoned business, these guides are intended to provide you with valuable business planning information.
Topical information
Budget 2013
This year's Budget was presented by the Chancellor on Wednesday 20 March. We have summarised the main changes together with a link to any subsequent announcements that relate to the Budget changes.
Against a challenging economic backdrop, the Chancellor's Autumn Statement in December 2012 outlined a range of measures aimed at making the savings needed to protect the economy and invest in programmes for growth.
Keeping your business dynamic and forward-looking is not just a matter of chasing new customers. It involves every aspect of the business operation, from marketing to product development, from administration to training, from financial management to creative thinking.
The customer-driven business is a successful business. Here we look at ways of understanding your customers, of keeping them happy and of measuring their value to your business.
No matter how much cash there is in the bank or how large its stock is, a firm's most valuable asset is its employees. Taking care of your staff can make the difference between an ordinary business and a truly successful one.
We have a range of up to date articles and commentaries on the effect of the recession on small businesses, banks, lending and saving, the economy and pensions and investments.
No business can afford invisibility, which is why the way a business markets itself and how it plans its sales are vital to its development and growth.
Information technology and the internet are increasingly central to businesses of every size and of every sector, and are set to become even more important in the future.
The actions that are being taken by governments to combat climate change will have a significant impact on businesses over the coming years. As well as helping to safeguard the environment, going 'green' can have several other advantages for a firm.
News and analysis made by the Government on the 20 October 2010.
Upcoming deadlines
May
19
2013
Deadline has expired
CIS return date
CIS Return Date
Construction Industry Scheme : Monthly return due for period to 5th of month
May
31
2013
Corporation tax return date
Filing deadline for corporation tax return form CT600 for period ended 31 May 2012 to be submitted to HM Revenue & Customs
Company accounts filing deadline
Filing deadline at Companies House (Northern Ireland: Companies Registry) of accounts for private companies with a year ended 31 August 2012 and for public companies with a year ended 30 November 2012
Jun
01
2013
Corporation tax payment
Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for year ended 31 August 2012, for those companies not liable to pay their liability by instalments