Approximately a third of UK employees dispose of sensitive data in the bin without shredding it, according to a recent study.
Research conducted as a part of National Identity Fraud Prevention week found that three-quarters of workers believed that their employers weren’t doing enough to protect their customers’ sensitive information.
The UK currently spends more than £1.2bn on identity fraud each year [...]

IR35 came into effect in April 2000 as a preventative measure against people the government felt were avoiding paying sufficient tax by declaring themselves self-employed while only working for one company. Those that fall into this category now have to pay Schedule E and National Insurance after the deduction of expenses.
Self Employed? Or Just Employed?
IR35 [...]

Choosing The Right Accountant
Through such an economic crisis you will be able to understand now more than ever an accountant will be one of the most important advisors you could have on board.
You need to choose an accountant that will be able to ensure that your business grows smoothly as without one you will probably [...]

Small Business Funding
Where would a small business be without funding?  If you are behind a small business then it is more than likely that you have, at some point or another, made steps to go out and look for funding.

Funding can be beneficial for your small business in so many ways - whether you need [...]

Banking - The Cheap and Cheerful Guide
Yesterday we looked at advice for new businesses looking for bank accounts - today though we’ve decided to look at how we can keep charges down once you are comfortably running with your business account.

Through a recession, a bank’s charges and costs can be ridiculously tough to meet so [...]

Banking Advice and Tips
Sometimes shopping for bank accounts can be a bit of a tricky day out - everyone is trying to convince you that they will be able to fulfil your every need, but they aren’t all right for you and your new start up business!

If you’re looking around for a business bank account [...]

How you can see out the recession…
Although the recession may be knocking on your door, unemployment rates are soaring and the country’s morale has dropped through the floor, it doesn’t mean that the outlook has to be bleak for your business.

A recession doesn’t guarantee that every business in the country is going to fail - [...]

Marketing Your Business On A Shoestring
Even though we’re battling through a recession, there are still those that believe there isn’t a better time to set up a new business - after all while others are crumbling after years of declining sales, their businesses will be fresh and ready when the recession disappears.
But there’s no getting [...]