Business

Whether you are just starting out, or are at the helm of a seasoned business, these guides are designed to provide you with useful information.

Topical information

2012 Budget

The Chancellor has announced that this year's Budget will take place on 21st March 2012. We will be covering the announcements live on the day, and will provide a full summary of the measures and how they could affect you shortly after the day. Please keep an eye on our website for more information.

Finance Bill 2012

The draft clauses of the Finance Bill 2012 were announced shortly after the Autumn Statement. Read our summary here.

Autumn Statement 2011

The Autumn Statement 2011 included a series of announcements designed to strengthen the flagging economy. We provide you with a concise summary of the measures revealed. Read our Autumn Statement report »

Business

Autumn Statement: 29 November 2010 onwards

In its autumn report on the state of the economy, the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR)...

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Budget archive

Historical information relating to previous Budgets reports.

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Business start-up

Starting up a new business can seem like a minefield. What do you need to do? What do you need...

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Limited companies

The legal and taxation regime for limited companies continues to change. The main rate of...

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Business finance

Finance lies at the heart of every business, be it a question of boosting profits, managing...

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Partnerships

Even the strongest relationships can suffer in times of adversity. Good planning is an essential...

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Your customers

The customer-driven business is a successful business. Here we look at ways of understanding...

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Your employees

No matter how much cash there is in the bank or how large its stock is, a firm's most valuable...

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Sales and marketing

No business can afford invisibility, which is why the way a business markets itself and how it...

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IT and e-business

Information technology and the internet are increasingly central to businesses of every size and...

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Business regulations

There are a number of rules with which businesses and employers need to comply. This section...

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Business and the environment

The actions that are being taken by governments to combat climate change will have a significant...

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Selling your business

A strategy to maximise the assets of your business on its sale requires patient, advance...

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