Your limited company is a separate legal entity to you. And that means that any money in your limited company is separate from your personal finances too. So why does your personal finance matter at all when it comes to setting up a business? Let’s take a look.
So you’re an employer. And whether you employ 500 people or just 5, you have automatic enrolment responsibilities when it comes to your employees’ pensions. So here’s what that means for you and how automatic enrolment works.
Going from self employed builder to owning a construction company brings with it a whole host of added responsibilities. Understanding costs and overheads is one really key thing in any business. We dsicuss that specifically for construction businesses.
Trusts are set up for several reasons, such as to control and protect family assets, or when someone is too young to handle their affairs. They can also be used to pass on assets when you die, which is known as a ‘will trust’.
So how can trusts be beneficial to you in the context of your business? Let’s take a look.
If you find yourself in the fortunate position of still having some disposable income despite the cost of living crisis, then you may well be wondering what you should do with it. Save for a rainy day? Treat yourself? Or maybe pay off debts. We look at the benefits and the savviest ways to use your disposable income as a freelancer.
Cost reduction exercises – sometimes they’re part of a need and sometimes it’s useful to go through your company costs anyway and ensure there’s no waste. We talk about cost cutting specifically in construction companies.
So, you’re ready to expand your business? Congratulations! But as exciting as expansion can be, it also presents challenges. Here are some key considerations before you expand.
Interest rates are an integral part of the financial system. But they are often considered a daunting and confusing topic. In this post, founder and
As someone who is self employed your income may fluctuate wildly from year to year. And if one year you know your income is likely to much lower than the previous, you might wish to reduce your payment on account. Here’s how to go about it.
One option for businesses struggling financially is a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA). This is an arrangement designed to help the business through its difficulties. In this plain English guide, we discuss what a CVA is, eligibility and the process.
The Last Mile is imperative, particularly in peak shopping seasons like the Christmas run up. Here are tips for getting it right.
We have more data than ever before. So let’s talk about data ethics and corporate responsibility.
We’re not quite sure where the rest of the year went, but we appear to be hurtling towards Christmas once more! For online retailers, the busy season starts here. Here are 6 tips to get prepped and ready.
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