For many businesses, broadband has gradually become as important as electricity. Cloud accounting, video meetings, online backups, customer management systems and increasingly artificial intelligence applications all depend on reliable connectivity.The Government's latest Project Gigabit progress report, published on 22 September, says gigabit-capable broadband is now available to more than 88% of UK homes and businesses.…
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Is it time to review your staffing costs?
Recent employment figures suggest that the number of people on UK payrolls is continuing to fall.That does not necessarily mean your business should reduce its workforce. However, it does provide a useful reminder to look at one of the largest costs faced by many businesses.The important question is not whether other employers are recruiting or…
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Could your business manage without you?
Many successful small businesses have one person at their centre.The owner knows the customers, agrees prices, deals with suppliers, manages the bank account, supervises employees and makes most of the important decisions. Often, this is one of the reasons the business has succeeded.But it can also become a weakness.If too much depends on one person,…
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Could company reporting become simpler?
Running a limited company brings with it a considerable amount of administration. The government is now considering whether some of the UK's corporate reporting requirements can be simplified.A consultation launched in September 2026 looks at modernising corporate reporting, reducing duplication and making reporting requirements more proportionate.For smaller businesses in particular, the proposals could eventually be…
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