Revenue and customs to blitz small company business records
SMALL and medium sized businesses around Peterborough need to brace themselves for a blitz on their business records by HM Customs and Revenue, according to a city tax specialist.
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CIPD/IoD face off
IT’S handbags at dawn between the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and the Institute of Directors (IoD). It’s hard to say how much the claims and counter claims are helping people understand what needs…
Chancellor’s cuts draw mixed reactions
REACTIONS from Peterborough businesses to the comprehensive spending review announced by chancellor George Osborne (left) yesterday have been mixed.
Smart trainees at Stephenson Smart
PETERBOROUGH accountant Stephenson Smart & Co is celebrating exam success. Matt Chambers, a trainee at the firm, has passed his Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACA) exams. Mr Chambers joined Stephenson Smart & Co in 2006…
New columnist and other developments
PETERBOROUGH Business is pleased to introduce a new columnist to the website. Mark Wrigley is a client manager at Greenstones in the city and will be posting valuable financial and accountancy advice in his Smart…
Small businesses are paying too much for energy
Suppliers not offering companies the best deal MANY small businesses are paying too much for their energy, according to a Peterborough-based energy broker. Suppliers are allowing business users to pay more than is necessary by…
Small businesses are keen to go green (but need financial support to stay out of the red)
EXPANDING the current loan scheme for small businesses and providing incentives for firms to green their buildings are just two of the measures that Government must look at in order to achieve the UK’s tough…
Online business plan tool makes life easier for start-ups and SMEs
BOURNE businesswoman Karen McNulty is launching a brand new online product that could solve the nightmares for many small businesses and start up companies. Called BusinessPlanWiz, the website allows visitors to construct their own business…
HR and finance heads give their verdict on transport issues
THE GROWING role HR and finance departments have in transport issues is being recognised in a major new piece of research from Peterborough-based analysts Sewells. HR and finance departments which have responsibility for company cars…
Peterborough businesses react to budget
BUSINESSES in Peterborough have given their reaction to the chancellor’s last budget before the general election. Colin Parnell, Peterborough branch chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses said, “This Budget has provided welcome news on…