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Turning Your Hobby into a Career

Almost two in five employees (39%) are so fed up at work that they’re thinking of leaving their job to start their own business. Research from Towergate Insurance reveals that men are currently more willing to take the plunge and start a new venture, with 44% considering starting up their own business, compared to 34% of women. read more

Budget 2021: Protecting your Business and How SME Insurance Helps

In the March 2021 UK budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a number of support measures to help keep businesses in business. Some specific initiatives to help SMEs include extended furlough support, a new 'restart' grant scheme, further SEISS grants for the self-employed and an extension to the business rates holiday. read more

Workplace Mental Health - Ensure Your Business is Mindful of Employees' Wellbeing

With the Government forecasting that one in four of us will experience mental health problems in our lifetime and the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) reporting that, in the past decade, claimants of incapacity benefits due to mental health has increased from 25% to 40%, as an employer you need to be mindful of mental health issues and their impact on their workforce, in order to protect both your staff and your business. read more

How Businesses Can Use The 2020 Experience to Prepare for 2021

2020 has been a challenging year for most businesses, with SMEs in particular having to adapt to the ever-changing environment to survive and thrive. Many SMEs have transformed their business models by going online and pushing digital products as shopping habits change and Skype and Zoom have been adopted as key methods of communication. read more

Making Tax Digital for Businesses

The type of tax you pay when you run a small business and how you pay it, will depend on your company's business structure. A sole trader's tax bill will differ from that of a limited company, or a partnership. read more

Online Marketing Advice for Tradesmen

It's now essential that your company has an online presence if you want to compete against other tradespeople in your local area. Read our guide to online marketing for tradespeople to get to grips with the basics - it's easier than you think. read more

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