Out-of-date websites are losing money for small firms
A new study has found that shoppers spend 54% less with small businesses that have not updated their websites compared to those that have...
Date: 20 July 2021 By:
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Small business news - July 2021
July 2021
New rules for the fifth self-employment grant
Self-employed workers can now claim the fifth and final government grant but to be eligible they must demonstrate that their turnover has fallen as a result of the pandemic...
Date: 20 July 2021 By:
Small firms introduce "house rules" after Freedom Day
Many small businesses are continuing to ask customers to wear masks, use sanitiser and respect social distancing even after COVID restrictions have been lifted...
Date: 20 July 2021 By:
HMRC issues National Minimum Wage rate reminder for summer staff
HMRC has reminded employers that they are legally obliged to pay students and other summer workers at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW)...
Date: 13 July 2021 By:
CBI puts forward six-point plan for boosting business confidence
The CBI has devised a six-point plan for businesses to reopen successfully and learn to live with the COVID virus...
Date: 13 July 2021 By:
BCC appeals for clear guidance for businesses on 19 July
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has welcomed news that full reopening of the UK economy will go ahead on 19 July...
Date: 13 July 2021 By:
Study shows employee share schemes are great for business
A new study into employee share schemes has found that they significantly boost company growth, make recruitment easier and improve employee retention...
Date: 6 July 2021 By:
Will Freedom Day see a rush back to the office?
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Date: 6 July 2021 By:
New EU VAT rules mean costly red tape for UK small firms
An estimated 26,000 ecommerce sellers in the UK face additional red tape costs from July as the EU introduces new VAT rules on sales from outside the bloc...
Date: 6 July 2021 By:
It's not too late to claim tax relief for working from home
The government is urging employees that have had to work from home during the pandemic to claim tax relief via the HMRC online portal...
Date: 29 June 2021 By:
Small businesses forced to adapt as shoppers reject cash
Cash-only small firms risk losing customers if they don't offer alternative payment options, a new study finds...
Date: 29 June 2021 By:
Freelancer mental health takes a knock
The proportion of freelancers reporting mental health problems has risen by over 200% during the pandemic...
Date: 29 June 2021 By:
Job vacancies are up but applicants are in short supply
The number of people applying for retail and logistics jobs has fallen dramatically as both Brexit and COVID-19 have had an impact on worker availability...
Date: 22 June 2021 By:
Freelance sector needs "shot in the arm"
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Date: 22 June 2021 By:
Cyber threat rises as more people work on their own devices
As eight in ten organisations say they actively encourage their employees to use their own devices for work (BYOD), fears about the associated cyber threats are growing...
Date: 22 June 2021 By:
Faster payment could unlock profits for small firms
A new study has calculated that up to £60bn of additional revenue could be unlocked for small businesses if their large customers paid them on receipt of invoices...
Date: 15 June 2021 By:
Businesses ask for more support as "Freedom Day" is delayed
The Federation of Small Businesses says urgent support is needed for small firms affected by the delay in the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions...
Date: 15 June 2021 By: