Britain’s demand for energy is growing fast – set to increase by a huge 50% between 2005 and 2030. This can be put down to a growing population along with modern life and a greater reliance on technology. How is the country going to meet this extra demand? We’ve teamed up with the business gas specialists at Flogas to find out which sources of energy are the most reliable. How … Continue reading Which is the most reliable source of energy?
Contracting isn’t just a short-term fad. It’s a growing, thriving industry that for many, offers substantial financial benefits, greater control over one’s career and improved freedom and flexibility. On average, contractors take home £5,414 more than their employee counterparts. Contractors charge higher rates, pay less in tax and can deduct expenses. In fact, whilst the average IT employee in the UK earns an average of … Continue reading Calculating Contractor Rates: What affects your income?
Smart meters are a big part of our homes now, so you’ll struggle to meet someone who hasn’t either heard or read about them. So far, though, the talk has mainly focused around how they can help owner-occupiers and renters in in the residential sector. But, is now the time to focus on the opportunity for small businesses to keep tabs on their commercial gas … Continue reading Is your business switched on to the smart meter opportunity?
When it comes to expanding your business abroad, there are a lot of decisions and changes to be made. One of themis switching to an international payroll. The benefits of international payroll services are huge, but that’s not to say there are no potential risks involved. Here are some of the most common mistakes and hurdles businesses encounter when implementing global payroll, and how to … Continue reading The Most Common Global Payroll Challenges (And How to Overcome Them)
The dependence on the internet and online services today is much higher than how it was a few years ago. While searching for a service or a product, people do a thorough research online to find out where they can get the best quality service or a product at the right price. Unless your company or business occupies one of the first few positions in … Continue reading Why is Search Engine Optimization (SEO) important for your business?
If you’re a budding entrepreneur, it’s highly likely that you’re in a bit of a tailspin as your business makes its first tentative leaps off the ground to success. 1. Get Insured! One thing you can’t afford to forget about as your busy business gets off the ground is insurance. Many entrepreneurs don’t realise how critical it is to have the right type of insurance … Continue reading 4 Important Tips For Budding Business Owners
From unexpected bills to fluctuating interest rates or just an extra night out, there are many things that can throw a budget off course. Developing the bookkeeping habit however, will keep you on track so you always know what your money is up to and can act accordingly. Easy Bookkeeping All you need to get started with simple bookkeeping is an Excel workbook, a physical … Continue reading 3 Bookkeeping Tips for Staying on Top of Your Finances
What is the stock exchange? What are stocks? We hear about it all the time in the news – this invisible market place selling a product that you can’t see or touch, but that can have a drastic effect on the economy and your day-to-day life. It can make people rich and it can cripple companies. Yet despite its power and prominence, most average people … Continue reading How Does the Stock Exchange Work? A Guide For Dummies
