Business
Whether you are just starting out, or are at the helm of a seasoned business, these guides are intended to provide you with valuable business planning information.
Topical information
Budget 2013
This year's Budget was presented by the Chancellor on Wednesday 20 March. We have summarised the main changes together with a link to any subsequent announcements that relate to the Budget changes.
Read our Budget Report 2013 here.
Autumn Statement 2012
Against a challenging economic backdrop, the Chancellor's Autumn Statement in December 2012 outlined a range of measures aimed at making the savings needed to protect the economy and invest in programmes for growth.
Business start-up
Starting a new business can seem like a minefield. What do you need to do? What and who do you... Read more
Limited companies
The legal and taxation regime for limited companies continues to change. The main rate of... Read more
Business finance
The need to manage finance well lies at the heart of every business. It may be a question of... Read more
Partnerships
Even the strongest relationships can suffer in times of adversity. Good planning is an... Read more
Your customers
The customer-driven business is a successful business. Here we look at ways of understanding... Read more
Your employees
No matter how much cash there is in the bank or how large its stock is, a firm's most valuable... Read more
Sales and marketing
No business can afford invisibility, which is why the way a business markets itself and how it... Read more
IT and e-business
Information technology and the internet are increasingly central to businesses of every size... Read more
Business regulations
There are a number of rules with which businesses and employers need to comply. This section... Read more
Business and the environment
The actions that are being taken by governments to combat climate change will have a... Read more
Selling your business
A strategy to maximise the assets of your business on its sale requires patient, advance... Read more
