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Monthly Archives: August 2022
1.1 million customers get first energy support payments
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, more than a million families will be receiving help from the first week of September.
Penalties for businesses failing to comply with Making Tax Digital
Are you signed up to Making Tax Digital for VAT? Failure to do so will result in penalties from 1 November 2022, HRMC has confirmed.
More than 90 businesses created every hour
A new survey has revealed that 93 new businesses were created every hour across the UK in the first half of 2022.
According to the data, despite economic headwinds, rising inflation and rocketing energy costs, the number jumped by 18 per cent year on year.
Grow your business with these top tips
Anyone can start a business but not everyone can grow a business into a flourishing enterprise. If you want your business to flourish, some key steps can help you on your way towards growth.
Staycations can offer a memorable experience for guests
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that in early summer, holiday bookings helped grow the economy.
Families missing out on financial support as children return to school
With the new school year fast approaching, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is prompting families to make use of up to £2,000 a year towards their child’s wraparound care.
Hard pressed SMEs struggling with cashflow challenges
A huge majority of small businesses are ploughing more money into their business than they are taking out for a least one month of every year.
Nicole takes a bold leap for St. Andrew’s Hospice
One of our Administrators, Nicole Gordon, will be taking to the skies for a skydive on 18 September to raise money for our official charity, St. Andrew’s Hospice.
Most people are familiar with the hospice in some way and the amazing things that they do, providing specialist palliative care and support to patients, families, and carers in the following areas:
- Up to 30 inpatient specialist palliative care beds
- Outpatient & Wellbeing services for specialist palliative care services
- Community Support at Home Services
- Grief & Bereavement Support Services
- Consultant Led Medical Team.
Their aim is to provide physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients in a calm, peaceful and welcoming environment.
They care for patients with a range of needs including symptom management, rehabilitation as well as end of life care.
Nicole said:
“I am really excited and looking forward to jumping out of a plane. This will be my first ever skydive and I am hoping to raise a lot of much needed funds for this fantastic charity, St. Andrew’s Hospice.”
From all of us on the team, we hope Nicole has a fantastic time, and we urge everyone to donate what they can for this incredible cause. Every penny makes a difference.
Donate now and find out more about the skydive here.
Planning is key for owner-managed businesses
Being your own boss is a dream for a lot of individuals, however, the reality of running your own business can be stressful.