Contractors must make sure their tax affairs are in order
HMRC is likely to become more vigilant when it comes to scrutinising the tax affairs of umbrella company contractors, freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs leap by 117% in the last 5 years
There’s been a massive surge in the number of entrepreneurs who have set up limited companies in the last five years, according to Experian.
FSB calls for more competition in the banking sector
The FSB is asking the government to do more to encourage competition in the banking sector. There have been concerns that the current lack of competition could lead us back into recession.
Just waiting for the worst. It might be yet to come
New data collected by a recruitment financer has revealed that the most deleterious effects of the global economic downturn are still to come for small and medium sized businesses.
Who will police the police over late payments?
The latest public body to come under fire for late payment of invoices is the police force.
Will reduction in regulation benefit umbrella companies?
Vince Cable, the business secretary, has announced that the new ‘one in, one out’ system of regulations will come into effect as from the first of September this year, a move that has been welcomed by the FSB.
There’s increased demand for IT contractors
IT contractors could find themselves in demand by some of the largest companies in the UK.
Contract opportunities still available for London 2012
The REC’s Technology sector group recently invited London 2012 Head of Recruitment, Paul Modley, to speak about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead during the countdown to the Olympic Games.
Cable to clamp down on banks that do not lend to SMEs
SMEs and umbrella companies have been struggling to get much needed finance from the banks and Vince Cable has now put forward the government’s proposals to force the banks to make more funds available for small companies.
Small businesses are feeling less than optimistic
The Voice of Small Business Index shows that confidence amongst SMEs deteriorated in the 2nd quarter of 2010.
What will umbrella companies submit to ‘Your Freedom’?
The coalition launched its ‘Your Freedom’ website last Thursday; a move that has been welcomed by the FSB.
HMRC urged to go easy on late paying SMEs
According to a new report published by Begbies Traynor, nearly 200,000 small businesses in this country are still struggling financially, even though the UK is now officially out of recession.
