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Need to know: employee ownership trusts
- Article
- 18 Feb 2025
The sale of a company to its employees is on the rise. Nick Wright looks at why and explores the pros and cons and potential structure of an employee ownership trust.
R&D tax relief: where are we now?
- Podcast
- 05 Feb 2025
In recent years we’ve seen changes to the rules, to processes and to HMRC’s approach to policing claims for research and development (R&D) tax relief. In this episode we map out the current landscape to help you navigate your way through it.
The case for action on late payments
- Article
- 18 Nov 2024
A small practice round table at Chartered Accountants’ Hall, attended by Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay, outlined the impacts of late payments on economic growth.
How to access free business banking dispute resolution support
- Article
- 14 Oct 2024
Accountancy firms play a unique role in supporting and advising SME clients about resolving banking issues – and some accountancy businesses may have banking issues of their own. Fortunately, help is at hand.
What’s next for LEPs and growth hubs?
- Article
- 05 Aug 2024
Local enterprise partnerships’ functions were transferred to local authorities in April 2024. What role will they play now?
Why are female-led startups so underfunded?
- Podcast
- 02 Aug 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss gender inequality in investment.
British Business Bank launches Recovery Loan Scheme successor
- Article
- 12 Jul 2024
Running until 31 March 2026, the new Growth Guarantee Scheme aims to support small businesses by offering loans of up to £2m, with 70% government-backed guarantees.
Growth planning: essential steps for SMEs
- Article
- 22 May 2024
Successful SME growth planning involves critical appraisal, goal setting, budgeting, adaptability, and strategic partnerships. Read on to discover how to apply these strategies.
The secret to accessing early-stage investment
- Article
- 22 May 2024
With a lending market changed by high interest rates and a proliferation of technology, we look at what start-ups can do to increase their chances of attracting venture capital investment.
Government aims for Year of the SME in 2024
- Article
- 07 Mar 2024
The UK government has relaunched the Help to Grow campaign, which offers resources to help SMEs get started, devise growth strategies and identify funding options.
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