Find out how you can get the best deal on your business insurance without compromising on protection for your small business, with five top tips for reducing your insurance premiums. When looking at your cash flow and expenses, business insurance premiums can be costly, especially after you add up all the other costs associated with running a small business. There are many types of business insurance cover you can buy to improve your business resilience. Some you are legally

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Top tips from Viv Bradford on getting the new year off to a flying start.

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As cybercrime continues to rise, businesses of all sizes are increasingly vulnerable to scams. From phishing to identity theft, discover how you can protect your small business against scams and fraud with our top tips. The number of scams designed to trick consumers into handing over their personal details and cash-in on current financial uncertainties has also been on the rise. A 2023 report by Cifas, the UK's leading fraud prevention agency, showed that £7.5 billion was st

Su Whale encourages us to embrace a soft colour palette of blue, white and green, as an antidote to the Christmas excess.

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The Employment Allowance lets eligible employers reduce their National Insurance liability by up to £5,000 for the 2024/25 tax year. It’s designed to support smaller employers with their employment costs. In April 2022, the allowance increased from £4,000 to £5,000 and from April 2025 the allowance will increase to £10,500 a year. Employers’ Class 1 National Insurance contributions, rates, and thresholds for the tax year can be found on the government website. Am I eligible t

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists.