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Editors CommentsThe Chancellor is to deliver the final Budget before the next general election on Wednesday 24 March at 12.30pm. There are some other important dates looming. The beginning of April sees the introduction of a number of changes to business regulations. One of those changes means that many firms will have to file their VAT returns online rather than submit them in paper form. |
Business UpdateFeature Article» VAT returns and payments are going online News Round-up» Firms look to marketing to drive business » HMRC warns of date for making extra NI shortfall payments » Recovery to be fragile and slower than expected » New business regulations come into effect this April » Regulation burden is ‘hampering’ enterprise Website Highlights |
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Feature ArticleVAT returns and payments are going online10 MarBusinesses need to be aware that significant changes to the way that VAT returns are filed and payments are made will be coming into effect very soon. News Round-upFirms look to marketing to drive business10 MarIncreasing numbers of smaller businesses are boosting their sales and marketing efforts in order to speed recovery in the aftermath of the recession, a new study has found. HMRC warns of date for making extra NI shortfall payments09 MarHM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded some people that, if they wish to take advantage of the chance to top up more than six years of their NICs, they need to act quickly. Recovery to be fragile and slower than expected08 MarThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revised its forecast for the UK’s economic recovery, saying that the rate of growth will be slower in 2011 than had been anticipated. New business regulations come into effect this April08 MarEach year, the government introduces regulatory changes affecting businesses on two common commencement dates. These dates are 6 April and 1 October. Regulation burden is ‘hampering’ enterprise04 MarThe cost to business of complying with government regulation is running at £80 billion a year, a report from the Institute of Directors (IoD) has claimed. Website HighlightsIncreasing your cashflowEvery business is aware of the importance of maintaining a positive cashflow from month to month. But there is a lot more to cashflow management than simply avoiding liquidity crises. Hiring winning sales staffWhat to look for when hiring new sales staff. |