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A range of useful information on general business topics.

This section contains useful information on a range of business topics.

Helping the environment - and your business

Using energy efficiently could significantly reduce your running costs.

Leasing equipment

Checklist for what to consider when leasing.

Relocating your business

Relocating your business requires careful planning.

7 ways to protect your business against a downturn

Protect your business against economic downturns.

Use corporate giving to improve your bottom line

Corporate giving can make a substantial contribution to your profitability.

Identifying and preventing fraud

Minimise the risk of fraud to your business.

Most common fraud risk factors

Eleven of the most common fraud risk factors for your business.

When you suspect employee fraud...

Suspecting an employee of fraud can put you in a difficult position.

Work and travel

Ideas to help make your business trips more successful.

Working from home

The do’s and don’ts of home working.

Protecting against disaster

Your business should have a strategy for dealing with disaster.

Could your business survive without you?

Plan now to protect yourself, your family and your business if the unthinkable happens.

Getting more from your business meetings

Tips for more effective business meetings.

Latest News

09 Jul 2025

HMRC to fine crypto investors £300 for non-disclosure

UK-based holders of cryptoassets will have to provide personal details to crypto service providers or face penalties of up to £300 from HMRC.

08 Jul 2025

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07 Jul 2025

HMRC criminal tax offence plan risks going too far, warns CIOT

HMRC plans to introduce a tax avoidance criminal offence risks overreach, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned.

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