The 2023 Autumn Statement - Roundup
Jeremy Hunt's presentation of the Autumn Statement 2023 aimed to prioritise stability and growth. Within this announcement, Hunt unveiled...
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Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The August issue has information on various topics, including: tax relief...
Government launches Business Climate Hub
The government has launched the UK Business Climate Hub to offer firms advice and support on reducing their energy bills and cutting...
UK set for five years of lost economic growth, warns think tank
The UK is set for five years of lost economic growth, according to research from think tank the National Institute for Economic and...
4 Ways to Grow Your LinkedIn Following
The future of TikTok is uncertain. Twitter is in a period of tumult. Instagram engagement is down. So what social platform is best for...
3 Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI to Drive Growth
For businesses looking to optimize their operations and enhance customer experience (CX), artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as...
Should you join Threads? The pros and cons for SMEs
Meta just launched Threads in a bid to rival Twitter. Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg described Threads as, “an open and friendly public...
5 Ways To Greatly Improve Your Productivity (In Less Than A Week)
You’ve heard this before: work smarter, not harder. By finding ways to quickly improve your productivity, you can avoid burning the...
Three Important Time Management Skills For Entrepreneurs
As entrepreneurs, you’re responsible for every aspect of your business. From planning and executing strategies to chairing meetings to...
What is engagement and how do I increase it?
Engagement is social media's way of gauging the ‘interaction’ on your page and posts. People can interact with your posts in a variety of...
How to optimise your profile in Facebook & Instagram
Your profile is the first thing people see when they land on your page and the first impression of your business. There’s some tips which...
How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome can be defined as an internal experience which may cause an individual to: - Doubt their skills, talents and...
Quick Tip! Ask people to turn on post notifications
Ever seen a business ask to turn on post notifications and wondered why? It’s simple, if your audience is notified whenever you send a...
Instagram Reels & Tik Tok
Reels! Heard of them? If not it’s time to learn… Reels, in a nutshell is Instagram’s version of Tik Tok. Unless you’ve lived under a rock...
Hashtags Mini-Guide
Hashtags! Those little things you see all over social media, but what are they? Learn a little more about them and they’ll be your best...
The GOLDEN Rule with Social Media Content
Shhh, we’re going to let you into a secret and tell you the GOLDEN rule for your social media content. It’s as simple as this: The...
Influencers: What are they and how can they benefit your business?
The term ‘influencer’ is thrown about a lot in the marketing world. To understand how an influencer can become a part of your social...
Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The April issue has information on various topics, including: reporting...
Tax threshold freeze trebles to £25 billion
Research carried out by think tank the Resolution Foundation has suggested that the size of the UK's six-year 'stealth tax' threshold...
UK inflation falls to 10.1% in March
UK inflation has dropped, but remains in double-digit levels, as the cost-of-living crisis eased slightly in March. The annual consumer...
Online VAT filing portal to close in May
HMRC has reminded businesses that file VAT returns annually that the online VAT filing portal will close from 15 May 2023. The VAT portal...
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