You can get specialist help from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you have a complex tax question and: you can’t find the information you need on GOV.UK there isn’t a dedicated team in HMRC that you can contact The mid-sized business Customer Engagement Team will help deal with your query, or direct you to someone who can. If you’re a mid-sized business experiencing growth, you may be able get additional support for growing businesses. Before you start This service can be used by any mid-sized business with either: a UK turnover above £10 million at least 20 employees ... read more

Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Greg Clark, said: I am thrilled to have been appointed to lead this new department charged with delivering a comprehensive industrial strategy, leading government’s relationship with business, furthering our world-class science base, delivering affordable, clean energy and tackling climate change. ... read more

Preparing, being a good listener and staying up to date with key events are just some of the best ways to build professional relationships. That’s according to the team at LondonOffices.com, who have listed their top tips on how to build contacts through networking. They feel it’s important to understand that networking isn’t about getting The post Ten ways to get better at networking appeared first on Small Business. ... read more

Certain companies don’t need a certificate of incorporation or registration from us. These companies are: Overseas companies European public limited liability companies Unregistered companies We won’t be issuing certificates or certified copies for these companies any more, as we don’t have any legal power to do this. If you’ve bought these products for the above companies directly from us, you’re entitled to a refund. How to get a refund To apply for a refund, send a proof of purchase and your request to: Lynda Brown Companies House Crown Way Cardiff CF14 3UZ There’s no time limit to send ... read more

Boardroom bust-ups can put friendships on the line. Business partners reveal why they get professional help to resolve their issuesThere are plenty of good reasons to set up a business with a co-founder rather than go it alone. A co-founder is another committed financial partner and someone who is likely to bring a vitally different skillset and will be a source of support when the going gets tough. Research by the Kauffman Foundation in the US suggests that co-founder teams can attract 30% more investment and can increase their customer base more quickly, improving business survival rates. But there is ... read more