Business Insights

Half of SMEs view slow payer ethic as threat to business

Half of the UK’s small businesses are affected by slow payer ethic and majority view the issue as a potential threat to their business.

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HMRC to trial Making Tax Digital system for selected businesses

Certain businesses and other customers will be invited by HMRC to trial aspects of the Making Tax Digital project, to ensure it runs smoothly.

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Digital skills shortage concerning SMEs

A lack of digital skills is hampering UK productivity, the British Chambers of Commerce has revealed.

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Late payment regulations in force to aid small businesses

Large businesses now have to start reporting on their payment practices, as government regulations to tackle late payments are in force.

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Cashflow barriers a stumbling block for UK’s small firms

Slow and drawn-out financial processes are causing cashflow problems for the nation’s small businesses when they try to access finance, new research claims.

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