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Open Fund: Sustaining Creative Development
Self Employed
Deferral of payment of taxes
VAT: Temporary reduced rate for Hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions
IR35
MTD
Extensions and Deadlines
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Mortgage lenders
Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund - England
Growth Hub Funding
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
Bounce Back Loans
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Key Coronavirus Business Support Diary Dates
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Jon Norton
August 14, 2017

Is Accountancy Jargon Necessary?

Jon Norton
August 14, 2017

Jargon is often seen as a hurdle for business owners understanding their accounts.

Is this jargon really necessary? Is it worth ...

 

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Jon Norton
August 13, 2017

Should I Register for VAT?

Jon Norton
August 13, 2017

What do you need to consider when thinking about registering for VAT
Here we look at several areas of your business that ...

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Jon Norton
June 4, 2017

Why do I find my accounts so boring?

Jon Norton
June 4, 2017

Many business owners would agree that their finances are an important part of their business.

Unfortunately, many people still see accountancy as a cross between watching paint dry and going to the dentist.Why is this and what ...

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Jon Norton
May 29, 2017

How to manage the cash in your new business

Jon Norton
May 29, 2017

Managing your business' cash can be tricky.

Work is coming in but there doesn't seem to be as much money in the bank as you'd expect.

Here we explore why this can happen and ...

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Jon Norton
May 21, 2017

Is Blogging for Business a Waste of Time?

Jon Norton
May 21, 2017

Blogging for your business can be a big commitment.

It can be hard to show any real benefit at the start.

However, here are someways I've found it has helped ....

 

 

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Jon Norton
May 15, 2017

What's the point of Annual Accounts?

Jon Norton
May 15, 2017

Many business owners feel disconnected from their annual accounts.

Why is this? Who uses them? How could .....

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Jon Norton
May 7, 2017

What are Payments on Account?

Jon Norton
May 7, 2017
What are Payments on Account?

Payments on Account can come as a shock to many new business owners.

Here we look at Payments on Account and what to watch for...

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Jon Norton
May 3, 2017

Should you file your Tax Return early?

Jon Norton
May 3, 2017

Many people leave their tax returns to the last minute. But, what are the actual benefits of doing your tax return earlier?

How can it help you with .....

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Jon Norton
April 23, 2017

What is Return On Investment (ROI) and How Can My Small Business Use It

Jon Norton
April 23, 2017
What is Return On Investment (ROI) and How Can My Small Business Use It

Return On Investment (ROI) is often used by investors and big corporations.

Can this be of use to a small business? What can a .....

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Jon Norton
April 16, 2017

What is the Difference between an Audit and an Independent Examination

Jon Norton
April 16, 2017

The terms Audit and Independent Examination are often used interchangably.

However, there is a subtle and very big difference that ....

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Jon Norton
April 6, 2017

Why Does the Tax Year Start on the 6th April?

Jon Norton
April 6, 2017
Why Does the Tax Year Start on the 6th April?

Every wondered why the tax year starts on the 6th April?

There is actually some kind of reasoning behind it ....

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Jon Norton
April 2, 2017

Should a Social Enterprise Issue Shares and Dividends?

Jon Norton
April 2, 2017
Should a Social Enterprise Issue Shares and Dividends?

Some of the decisions you make when setting up a Social Enterprise will decide how and if you can issue shares and dividends.

Here we explore some of the benefits of .....

Tagged: Charity

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Jon Norton
March 19, 2017

What Are The Flat Rate Scheme Changes?

Jon Norton
March 19, 2017
What Are The Flat Rate Scheme Changes?

Wondering what the new changes to the Flat Rate Scheme are?

Here's a quick guide to what they are, who they affect and what you can do .....

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Jon Norton
March 12, 2017

How do I set up a Limited Company?

Jon Norton
March 12, 2017
How do I set up a Limited Company?

Assuming you’ve decided to set up a new company, how do you go about it? 

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Jon Norton
March 9, 2017

Should I Use a Local Accountant?

Jon Norton
March 9, 2017
Should I Use a Local Accountant?

When looking for an accountant people often start looking locally. However, the ways in which we can work and collaborate are constantly changing. Should this affect how you select an accountant?

What factors should be considered ....

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Jon Norton
March 3, 2017

What are Trade Debtors?

Jon Norton
March 3, 2017
What are Trade Debtors?

If Income is the life and soul of the party, Trade Debtors are the damp squib…

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Jon Norton
March 1, 2017

Why Is a Simple Job So Expensive?

Jon Norton
March 1, 2017
Why Is a Simple Job So Expensive?

Upon giving someone a quote, I received the following response:

"Isn't that expensive? Don't you just have to stick in a few numbers?"

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Jon Norton
February 26, 2017

The Undercover Social Enterprise

Jon Norton
February 26, 2017
The Undercover Social Enterprise

There are possibly many businesses whose customers don't realise they are social enterprises. In some cases the businesses might not know it themselves. After all, some start off commercially minded and then look beyond just making a profit.

Tagged: Charity

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Jon Norton
February 26, 2017

What Business Bank Account?

Jon Norton
February 26, 2017
What Business Bank Account?

I want to address are the horror stories small organisations have when it comes to opening a business bank account.

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Jon Norton
February 26, 2017

How Do You Measure Trust

Jon Norton
February 26, 2017
How Do You Measure Trust

It's often said that what gets measured improves.  What about the more intangible things though?  How do you measure those?

What about trust?  Is there a metric to measure this?  I'd suggest that there is: Turnover.

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