3 in 4 SME owners plan to work past retirement age
Most leaders of small and medium-sized businesses plan to work past the age of 65, according to research. A survey by Aldermore of 1,008 senior SME decision-makers revealed that 73% of business owners are planning to work past their state pension age. Almost...
Government reforms funeral payments scheme
The government is going ahead with its proposed changes to the Funeral Expenses Payment scheme, following a consultation in 2017. The scheme offers a contribution towards funeral costs for individuals in receipt of qualifying benefits. In a written statement posted on...
Friday business networking in Warrington
Our regular Friday Business Networking events will now be from 5pm – 6pm at 1 Winwick Park Avenue, Warrington WA2 8XB please contact us to book your place. These events are free and enable business owners to expand their Business Networking Contacts.
Friday business networking in Warrington
We now hold regular Friday afternoon face to face networking events in Warrington. The address is 1 Winwick Park Avenue, Winwick WA2 8XB. These events are from 4.30pm to 5.30pm and are aimed at business people who wish to expand their business contact base and who...
Tax Fraud is Rife
Vulnerable and elderly people are being told they owe large amounts of tax which they can only pay off through digital vouchers and gift cards. HMRC has issued a warning over fraudsters who are preying on victims by cold-calling them and impersonating members of staff...
18% of payments to SMEs are late
Almost 1 in 5 invoices issued by small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are paid late, according to research. On behalf of Sage, Plum Consulting analysed a survey of over 3,000 companies, across 11 countries. Of the countries surveyed, UK companies were shown to...
Small Business population rises to 5.7m
SMEs accounted for 99.9% of all private sector businesses in the UK at the start of 2017, according to government figures. Annual statistics from the Department for Business, Industry, Energy and Strategy showed there were 5.7 million private sector businesses - up...
3 in 5 adults don’t have a will
Most adults either don't have a will in place or have given no thought to writing one, according to a study. YouGov polled 2,089 over-18s on behalf of insurance company Royal London, with 60% admitting they have no will and a third (33%) haven't considered writing...
Sole traders lack income protection
The overwhelming majority of self-employed workers have no critical illness cover, leaving them open to financial ruin in the event of long-term sick leave. Scottish Widows polled 5,077 individuals and found 93% of Britain's 4.8 million-strong self-employed workforce...
Earlier start appeals to 1 in 4 workers
Two-thirds (66%) of employed adults would choose an earlier start and finish to their working day if given a choice, according to research from YouGov. The polling firm asked 1,965 workers to select their preferred working hours from 17 shift options and found only...