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Business start-up

Starting up a new business can seem like a minefield. What do you need to do? What do you need to know? With our extensive experience in working with new businesses we can assure you that our advice will be tailored to meet your specific business goals and objectives.

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Limited companies

The legal and taxation regime for limited companies continues to change. The main rate of corporation tax commencing 1 April 2011 is 26%, while the small companies' rate is 20%.

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Business finance

Finance lies at the heart of every business, be it a question of boosting profits, managing costs, ensuring that operations and processes are as efficient as possible, or securing the funds necessary for growth and expansion.

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Your customers

The customer-driven business is a successful business. Here we look at ways of understanding your customers, of keeping them happy and of measuring their value to your business.

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Your employees

No matter how much cash there is in the bank or how large its stock is, a firm's most valuable asset is its employees. Taking care of your staff can make the difference between an ordinary business and a truly successful one.

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Partnerships

Even the strongest relationships can suffer in times of adversity. Good planning is an essential part of creating a successful business partnership. Our guides provide information on important aspects of your partnership, such as setting up a formal agreement and planning for the unexpected. It is essential to seek our advice with regard to partnerships matters.

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Sales and marketing

No business can afford invisibility, which is why the way a business markets itself and how it plans its sales are vital to its development and growth.

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IT and e-business

Information technology and the internet are increasingly central to businesses of every size and of every sector, and are set to become even more important in the future.

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Business regulations

There are a number of rules with which businesses and employers need to comply. This section details the latest regulations to have come into effect.

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Business and the environment

The actions that are being taken by governments to combat climate change will have a significant impact on businesses over the coming years. As well as helping to safeguard the environment, going 'green' can have several other advantages for a firm.

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Selling your business

A strategy to maximise the assets of your business on its sale requires patient, advance planning.

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Autumn Statement: 29 November 2010 onwards

In its autumn report on the state of the economy, the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) said that the UK had experienced stronger growth in 2010 than had been anticipated at the time of the June Budget.

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Budget archive

Historical information relating to previous Budgets reports.

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Business calendar

Feb 11

EC Sales List

EC Sales List

Due date for submission of normal quarterly EC Sales List for 4th quarter 2011

Feb 14

EC Sales List

Deadline for paper monthly return filing

Feb 18

CIS return date

Construction Industry Scheme : Monthly return due for period to 5th of month

PAYE/NIC/student loan payment

If paying by cheque, pay PAYE, NICs, student loan deductions and deductions from payments to subcontractors for the month up to the 5th of this month.

Feb 21

EC Sales List

Deadline for online monthly return filing

Feb 22

PAYE/NIC/student loan payment

Payment If paying electronically, pay PAYE, NICs, student loan deductions and deductions from payments to subcontractors for the month up to the 5th of this month.

Feb 28

Company accounts filing deadline

Company Accounts Filing Date

Filing deadline at Companies House (Northern Ireland: Companies Registry) of accounts for private companies with a year ended before 31 May 2011 and for public companies with years ended 31 August 2011

Intrastat

Due date for payment of supplementary declarations for January 2011

Corporation tax return date

Filing deadline for Corporation Tax Return Form CT600 for period ended 28 February 2011 to be submitted to HMRC

VAT Return Date

Due date for January VAT returns.

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11 Feb 2012

  • EC Sales List

    EC Sales List

    Due date for submission of normal quarterly EC Sales List for 4th quarter 2011

14 Feb 2012

  • EC Sales List

    Deadline for paper monthly return filing

18 Feb 2012

  • PAYE/NIC/student loan payment

    If paying by cheque, pay PAYE, NICs, student loan deductions and deductions from payments to subcontractors for the month up to the 5th of this month.

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