Monthly Archives: January 2011

New Enterprise Allowance: 40,000 start-ups in two years

Earlier this month the Prime Minister, David Cameron, announced the government’s plans to expand its New Enterprise Allowance scheme which assists those out of work who wish to set up their own business. The initiative will be rolled out nationwide … Continue reading

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Tax self-assessment deadline looms

Last month on Christmas Day, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) around 850 people filed their online tax return despite the deadline for submission not being until 31 January 2011. Super organised or sad?  You decide.  Either way the … Continue reading

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VAT – pinch and a punch…

Like it or not, this month’s VAT increase from 17.5% to 20% has happened and we are all feeling the pinch: none more so than SMEs. According to a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), more than 70% … Continue reading

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