We’d like to remind our clients that applications for the second Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant end soon. If you’re eligible and your business has
Following the slightly disappointing release of the Kickstart Scheme (only available for those aged between 16 & 24 who are claiming Universal Credit where there
Budgets and forecasts are the business equivalent of Satnavs. If you don’t know what to aim for and what your goals are it will be
At Cottons, we have noticed an increase in clients receiving cold calls, automated messages or voicemails from scammers impersonating HMRC. Clients are told that they
Businesses are naturally concerned about cash flow, trade after lockdown and the debt associated with using the government-backed loan schemes. R&D tax credits can help
When starting a business, it can be tempting to put off having a conversation with an accountant, and instead concentrate on other aspects of your
One of the benefits from the Research and Development (R&D) tax relief is that it provides support not only for profitable companies but also those
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Choosing to start up a new business is both an exciting and
The Government has announced its plans for financial assistance to help employers retain employees for an extended period of time, although offering no work, and
We can confirm that the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) opens for applications today and supports a wide range of business finance products, including
The coronavirus outbreak has everyone worried, from employees and small business owners all the way through to multi-national corporations. Whilst larger businesses have finance departments
HMRC has a set up a phone helpline to support businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to
Once you have decided a Limited Company is the way forward for your business you need to incorporate the new entity at Companies House.
If there’s something to be learnt from the candidates on this years The Apprentice, it is the importance of a good business plan!
HMRC announced Friday afternoon that the VAT Domestic Reverse Charge will now be delayed until October 2020.
The introduction of the VAT domestic ‘reverse charge’ for building and construction services comes into effect from 1 October 2019. This is an important change
