One of the hardest parts of owning a business is not knowing how much you will earn in the future. There is no promise of a steady paycheck, no added holiday or sick pay, and you have to balance both your business and household budget [...]
You could be working in a family business right now… and not even know it. Sounds like a silly statement, doesn’t it? But the reality is, many people are working with relatives in some capacity and are unaware there is support out there for them. [...]
How do you know when it’s the right time to hire a Bookkeeper? Would you know? Or would you be like most entrepreneurs and assume that it's a job anyone can do, a cost you don’t need or something you can simply do yourself. A [...]
“The backbone of the economy, the bedrock of communities.” That’s how the UK’s family businesses have been described by the IFB (Institute for Family Business). They’re not wrong. Even against the backdrop of huge and growing multinationals, family-owned companies remain vital to the success of [...]
This is a guest post from Sharon Duckworth, Snr Mortgage Consultant (Key Mortgage Advice). Now, more than ever, first-time buyers are struggling to raise a deposit and secure a mortgage. Banks consider the level of borrowing required as unaffordable. This makes it especially difficult for [...]
