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HMRC’s regular Talking Points provide ongoing information, guidance and tips to help you to understand tax issues. We have more Talking Points webinars coming up. There are a limited…

HMRC’s live, interactive webinar is ideal for new company directors or more experienced directors who want to refresh their knowledge. Company directors – payroll and you: This…

Getting Efficient with Excel Spreadsheets Weds 26th June   – (9.3am – 3.30pm)   FREE to eligible SMEs Do you want to learn the main features of using…

HMRC’s live webinars can help you get to grips with the payroll implications of paying expenses and providing benefits to your employees. They include: Expenses and…

The 31 M‌a‌y deadline for issuing P60’s is fast approaching and our useful video provides a quick reminder of how to issue a P60 to your…

HMRC can help you with the changes affecting VAT-registered businesses with a taxable turnover above £85,000. You can ask questions during the following live, interactive webinar…

For help with business expenses, there’s online support for the self-employed from HMRC. From short ‘how to’ videos to live webinars and online guides – there’s…

Find out about expenses and benefits provided to employees, with help from HMRC. You can book a place on our live webinars and ask questions using…

Whether you’re a new or experienced employer, this live webinar offers you the latest guidance and you can ask questions using the on-screen text box. HMRC…

Whether you’re a new or experienced employer, get the latest information on statutory payments with this selection of online support. Join our live webinars where you…

Becoming an employer, already an employer and running a payroll? We have a range of useful online help – including live webinars, short videos and an…

Find out about completing your end-of-year expenses and benefits report (P11D) and your employees’ form P60 with online support from HMRC. Here’s a selection we think…

The trade mark guide: A handbook for analysing and interpreting trade mark data. Details The Intellectual Property Office has produced this handbook to improve shared understanding…

There’s always guidance on expenses available from HMRC – whether you’re newly self-employed or you’ve been in business for a while. The following webinars are live…

Find out about expenses and benefits provided to employees, with help from HMRC. You can book a place on our live webinars and ask questions using…

HMRC has webinars and online guides to help you understand the Construction Industry Scheme and what you need to do. You can ask questions during the…

Just getting started as an employer? Or need a refresher? HMRC can help either way. Watch our short videos on HMRC’s YouTube channel to find out…

Keeping accurate records and understanding how capital allowances work will help you complete your Self Assessment, so whether you are new to self-employment, or have been…

Leaving the EU with a deal remains the government’s top priority. In the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal, UK businesses, importing or…

HMRC’s regular Talking Points provide ongoing information, guidance and tips to help you to understand tax issues. We have more Talking Points webinars coming up. There are a limited…

Sometimes at Startups.co.uk, we like to share tips to help you grow your business!   Expensive banking fees and endless admin can often be a grim…

If you’re unsure about your current business credit score, and therefore, don’t know how your business is being perceived, you can now view your Experian Business…

  Every year Startups reveal the top business ideas to start (read about the best business ideas of 2018 here), and this year is no different….

How to get valuable small business advice   Having too many ‘advisors’ risks slowing decision making and receiving conflicting information. Find advisors who are well qualified…

Don’t miss your chance to win up to £150,000 funding to grow your start-up! The Start-up Series is looking for the brightest entrepreneurs with the smartest…

Dear customer, When you’re self-employed, it’s important to know how to keep good business records, budget for a tax bill and claim your expenses. Join HMRC’s live…

The Marches Growth Hub Shropshire is working with The Darwin and Pride Hill Shopping Centres to offer new and existing small independent businesses the opportunity to…

  When starting a business, one of the hardest obstacles to overcome is simply GETTING PEOPLE INTERESTED With more people turning to online shopping, creating organic…

Today HMRC published an updated version of the Partnership Pack on GOV.UK to help businesses prepare for the possibility of the UK leaving the EU without a deal…

MY BUSINESS TIPS Our lives are ruled by rules. If you want to play the game, whether it’s football, cricket or even bridge, you have to…

Simon Willies from Currys PC World Business asked eight entrepreneurs for one piece of advice they wish they had known when starting their business. Read more…

Dragons’ Den series 15 episode three review: Knowing how to negotiate and when to stop. Enterprise Nation member Sandra Garlick, a former employment and business law solicitor,…

Here at Startups, we like sharing information with you that will help kick-start your business. Starting a business may seem daunting, but with nearly 600,000 companies…

Complimentary eBook: How to set up a company!   LEARN MORE The first step is always the greatest when it comes to starting up your own…

If you are an established business that has been trading for more than a year, you may qualify for support to help grow your business and…

A good record keeping routine is vital for your business. Without good records, it will be harder for you to keep track of which business expenses…

Businesses across the Marches are being invited to apply for a share of £33m of grant funding to help them grow their businesses and create jobs….

Funding BOOST for innovative West Midlands businesses Innovation Vouchers scheme offers up to £2,500 to help small to medium sized enterprises create innovation and growth Aston…

The Start-up Challenge Business Competition has been established to support aspiring entrepreneurs aged 16-30 years old. It offers participants an opportunity to win up to £10,000…

How my start-up cracked the international market: Appointed founder Leah Hutcheon shares the story of how saying ‘yes’ to a client’s difficult request propelled her business…

What you need to do to set up depends on your type of business, where you work and whether you take people on to help. Register…

Business journalist and former Startups.co.uk colleague Jon Card on finally making the leap of setting up a company with wife Corinne I’ve been writing about business…

If you’re thinking about setting up your own company, getting your business plan right is crucial. Check out our top tips on how to write the…

SYST are delighted to announce, In less than 1 week Network With Style who are celebrating their 10yr Anniversary will be supporting our charity at their…

How to: know if the timing is right for your business idea Is right now the best time to launch your business? Or are you too…

National Social Enterprise Award for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin News from our partners Social Enterprise UK Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have won … Continue reading »…

Join local business owners at our regular networking events FSBConnect. FSBConnect offers high quality face to face networking that provides great opportunities to grow your business…

5 Simple Tips To Keep Your Small-Business Finances In Order After starting three small businesses, I’ve learned firsthand the headaches that accounting causes for most small…

Finding time and budget to start watch brand Freedom to Exist has been difficult but co-founder Paul Tanner says the benefits outweigh the challenges My wife…

Start-up business plan:Top 10 tips Writing a business plan can seem daunting if you’ve never done it before. However, it’s something you can’t afford to put…

Create the perfect business plan How to create the perfect business plan in 10 steps Every business needs a plan. Your business plan will keep you…

Write a business plan Download free business plan templates and find help and advice on how to write your business plan. Business plan templates Download a…

 If you’re in a startup, it can be an exciting world of creativity and innovation. But while it’s great to do something you love, you also…

Owning a small business is exciting. You get to do what you love, day in, day out. But traditionally, small business accounting isn’t exciting. So how…

Accountants can help out at various stages during the growth of your business. They can handle much more than just your payroll and tax returns. So…

How to Use Different Types of Content When Marketing Your Small Business Unless you’ve lived under a rock for the past 6 years, you’ve probably heard…

Ready to start business? Follow these 8 steps to set up a limited company Registering a business name is often the first step you’ll take when…

Social media lets you get your message out there and speak to customers one-on-one. But it can also be a huge time-sink. Just checking Facebook can…

The SME health check: how to keep your business fighting fit… As a small business owner, it’s easy to get lost in the business challenges happening…

Food and tourism businesses in the Marches are being urged to tap into grants of more than £35,000 to help them grow and diversify. A total…

Counting clicks … a beginner’s guide to mastering Google Analytics How do people find your website? How long do they stay? What is the user experience…

Hiring your first employee: How to get it right Recruiting your first member of staff is an exciting step forward. But from a workplace pension to…

Over the years I spent in the corporate world, I was fortunate enough to attend several different negotiation seminars and courses. Each had its own nomenclature…

Avoid Sales Tax Surprises: 9 Point Compliance Checklist There are now more than 11,000 sales tax jurisdictions across the U.S. Complying with this complex jurisdictional matrix,…

Changes To Employment Law In April Your Small Business Needs To Know Alan Price, employment law and HR director of Peninsula, comments on the seven key…

Virgin StartUp full article available to read here Wellness is a big industry, especially when it comes to food, and startups are at the forefront of…

Winning a big investment is the dream for many start-up founders. But is your business ready to take on the commitment? What does investment mean for…

You’ve launched your e-commerce business but you’re just getting started. This guide explains how you can build a loyal customer base and raise awareness of your…

Months after starting what they saw as a hobby, Kim Nguyen and Kofi Ansah realised they were running a business. The duo reflect on scaling K&K…

Six reasons you need a business plan and how you can use it to achieve your goals, according to Virgin StartUp’s Sophie Mackintosh. A strong business…