Savvy SEO tips for new businesses that won’t break the bank

With 50 per cent of new businesses failing within five years, recent research has revealed that many small businesses are missing out on opportunities to market their business online; such companies could benefit from helpful SEO tips. The research finds that 73 per cent say they do not advertise online and 42 per cent report

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Source: SmallBusinessUK

Preference for Airbnb accommodation growing among business travellers

Business travellers are increasingly opting to rent Airbnb properties when abroad for work, with data representing $77 million in Airbnb spend and more than 320,000 Airbnb expenses over eight quarters, according to new research from Concur. The findings show which industries and segments are driving Airbnb usage in business travel. Airbnb usage also showed strong

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Form: PAYE: report payroll outsourcing

Use this online form to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about your outsourcing arrangements.

To use the online form service you’ll need your Government Gateway user ID and password.

If you use the online form, you’ll get a reference number that you can use to track the progress of your form.

Information you’ll need

You’ll need details about the company/business that provides you with payroll or staffing services. This can be about a business you already use or are considering using.

The details you provide may be used to check the compliance history of the company, however HMRC is unable to tell you the result of any checks.

Your details will be treated securely. If we require further details, you may be contacted by phone or post.

Before you start

This form is interactive (one that you complete on screen) and you must use Adobe Reader to complete it. Downloading Adobe Reader is free. Download the latest version of Adobe Reader.

Use of Labour Providers: advice on due diligence


Source: HMRC

Rising inflation to outstrip wage growth in 2017

Consumers are facing a difficult 2017 of higher prices and lower wage growth following the collapse in the value of sterling and rising inflation, according to the latest Business Trends Report by BDO LLP. Inflation – caused by the increasing cost of goods following sterling’s post-EU referendum slump – now sits at its highest level

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Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2097

Anti-Dumping Duty is an Import Duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole European Community (EC). It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at less than their normal value – that being defined as the price for ‘like goods’ sold in the exporter’s home market.


Source: HMRC

Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2096

Anti-Dumping Duty is an Import Duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole European Community (EC). It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at less than their normal value – that being defined as the price for ‘like goods’ sold in the exporter’s home market.


Source: HMRC

Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2092

Anti-Dumping Duty is an Import Duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole European Community (EC). It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at less than their normal value – that being defined as the price for ‘like goods’ sold in the exporter’s home market.


Source: HMRC