Business Awards – Why Should You Enter? Whether you are a business owner or represent an organisation, winning a business award will be great for you and your business. We asked previous winners what they thought and why they entered. Here’s what they said: The process makes you stock of what you’ve achieved; reflecting on […]
Hearing the inspiring stories of the women on stage at the Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs) connected with me on so many levels. They changed themselves; reminding everyone that evening who felt inspired that the biggest block of all is ourselves.
Protecting Your Database It’s important to know who is accessing your customer information In a recent Tribunal case, a NHS worker has won £10,000 because her employers ‘allowed’ another member of staff to view her highly sensitive medical record. In this case, the other member of staff claims they looked at their colleagues record as […]
Frogs – Eating Them Can Be Good For Business Best selling author, Brian Tracy talks about eating frogs. Like many business owners we know, it is hard to set aside time to work ‘on your business’. Client pressures mean their needs come above your own and we find ourselves putting off tasks which can give […]
Author: Kasion Accounting Solutions Ltd The much-awaited budget announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to help the economy recover had businesses across Lancashire tuning in to see just how they will be helped to bounce back and recover from the impact of the pandemic. There was a huge amount of information announced which many business owners […]
Author: Mandy Crossley – MC Accounting & Business Solutions I am sure that most of you have heard parts of the Budget 2021 on today by Chancellor Rishi Sunak so I thought I would put together some of the main points from today Coronavirus Job Support Scheme Furlough has now been extended to September 2021. […]
Last year the Electrical Safety Regulations were updated. Most landlords proactively ensure the safety of their tenants. However, some have failed to do so. The regulations now require you to: Ensure electrical safety standards are met Ensure electrical installations in rented properties are inspected/tested by qualified engineers at least every 5 years Obtain a report, […]
Author: Louise Fotheringham of Blue Fusion Bookkeeping Services We are approaching the year end and I thought it would be handy to post a list of key dates for the UK tax year 2021/22 that may be of benefit to you and your business. Make a note of the dates that apply to you and […]
Author: Sheryl Armer of Adcroft Hilton The bounce back loan was introduced by the Government in March 2020. It was launched to assist =companies who have been affected by the Pandemic. However, as the Pandemic continues a lot of businesses are finding that the bounce back loan isn’t enough. Even those who are also using the […]
Many businessowners applied for the Government’s Bounce Back Loans within days of the announcement by Rishi Sunak in May 2020. However not every business that accepted this cash injection, has actually spent the money. Now that they are approaching the 12 month anniversary, many business owners are asking themselves “Do I repay the loan?”. My […]