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Practical articles and financial advice to support individuals, sole traders and small businesses across Kent


Inflation falls to 2%
Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for May 2024 was 2%.
Jun 24, 2024


Invest in Women Hub launched
If you are a female entrepreneur in the UK, you can now access a new resource designed to help you access the finance you need to start.
Jun 20, 2024


Latest labour market trends: what they mean for your business
The latest labour market report from the Office for National Statistics shows a few important trends that might affect your business.
Jun 19, 2024


Exploring finance options for small businesses: A guide to fuelling growth
Shawbrook Bank recently conducted research that indicated that half of small business owners have had to raid their savings.
Jun 17, 2024


Advice for charities to concentrate on their positive work
The Charity Commission has recently concluded its regulatory compliance case into the Actors’ Benevolent Fund and has drawn out some...
Jun 13, 2024


More indicators of a cut in interest rates to come
The Bank of Canada announced a cut of a quarter of a percentage point to its key interest rate last week, bringing the rate down to 4.75%.
Jun 12, 2024


How a general election can affect your business
The news is currently full of reports on the general election, so much so that you may be inclined to switch off rather than hear any...
Jun 10, 2024


Reforms to leasehold properties becomes law
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has become law and will affect owners of freeholds for leasehold properties as well as house...
Jun 6, 2024


New guidance issued on machine learning principles
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued guidance to help developers, engineers, decision makers and risk owners in creating.
Jun 5, 2024


Business Insights
The Office for National Statistics conducts a fortnightly Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS).
Jun 3, 2024


Apple and Microsoft announce new product updates
Both Apple and Microsoft have announced updates to their product lines in recent weeks. Apple unveiled updates to their iPad/Pod range.
May 30, 2024


Inflation rate falls in April
Official figures released last week by the Office for National Statistics show that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) dropped to 2.3%.
May 29, 2024


Admitting a new partner into the partnership: What should you consider first?
For businesses that run as a partnership, there often comes a time where you need to consider admitting a new partner into the partnership.
May 28, 2024


Government promise to cut National Insurance confirmed
While commenting on the GDP growth and what it indicates about the economy, the Prime Minister again drew attention to National Insurance.
May 23, 2024


33,000 new loans available for small businesses
An £884 million loan scheme for new businesses is to be expanded, it has been revealed.
Sep 30, 2022


Will you be paying less Income Tax from April?
During last week’s mini-Budget, The Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng made extensive changes to taxation.
Sep 29, 2022


Corporation Tax rise axed as Chancellor aims for growth
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget has scrapped a planned rise in Corporation Tax as part of a wide-ranging raft of tax-cutting...
Sep 27, 2022


Fiscal Statement
With a new King at the Palace and a new Prime Minister at Number 10, a new Fiscal Statement awaits.
Sep 23, 2022


Furnished Holiday Lets – What tax reliefs are available?
The UK has seen a boom in the ownership of Furnished Holiday Lets thanks to the increase in staycations.
Sep 14, 2022


MPs support move to crackdown on unqualified accountants
The Government could move to crack down on anyone providing accountancy services who is not professionally qualified.
Sep 14, 2022
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