Business Insights

Could new EU audit rules harm SMEs?

New EU rules could mean that small and medium-sized UK businesses are exempt from needing to submit annual audit reports, but these measures could threaten their access to potential lending sources.

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Increasing salaries push small business costs up

Annual cost inflation increased in the final quarter of 2013 while investment in business continued to grow, according to a new report.

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Pension auto-enrolment still a burden for many SMEs

Pension auto-enrolment is not far off for some medium-sized businesses, but the latest research suggests that many remain unprepared.

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How careful accounting can boost SME success

In the early stages of business, doing a lot with as little as possible is one the fundamental areas of getting off to a good start.

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SMEs reject government plans to fine late payers

A staggering 88% of the UK’s small businesses were adversely affected by late payments in 2013, according to the latest research, but it would seem government fines are not the answer.

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