Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 23.10.2025 Could you fall into the quarterly corporation tax payments regime? Businesses need to be vigilant about their tax position, warns Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services For many businesses, the settling of their annual corporation tax liability has been a predictable, once-a-year event. However, a combination of economic changes […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 15.10.2025 Businesses need to get ready for Employment Rights Bill – The HR Dept Businesses need to get ready for the Employment Rights Bill, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. The Employment Rights Bill – which is bringing sweeping changes to how staff are employed, across the UK – is reaching its […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 10.10.2025 The power of a rebrand for SMEs Still using the logo your mate designed when you were a start-up? It might be time to rebrand, says Nathan Sandhu of Jazzbones Rebranding is a powerful tool for a business, but it’s often misunderstood as simply a cosmetic […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 25.09.2025 How to look after your team… without falling foul of the taxman If looking after your team involves giving rewards and benefits, then you need to follow the rules to avoid falling foul of HMRC, warns Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. It was Richard Branson who said, “Clients don’t come […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday October 23 2025 Could you fall into the quarterly corporation tax payments regime? Businesses need to be vigilant about their tax position, warns Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services For many businesses, the settling of their annual corporation tax liability has been a predictable, once-a-year event. However, a combination of economic changes […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday October 15 2025 Businesses need to get ready for Employment Rights Bill – The HR Dept Businesses need to get ready for the Employment Rights Bill, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. The Employment Rights Bill – which is bringing sweeping changes to how staff are employed, across the UK – is reaching its […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Friday October 10 2025 The power of a rebrand for SMEs Still using the logo your mate designed when you were a start-up? It might be time to rebrand, says Nathan Sandhu of Jazzbones Rebranding is a powerful tool for a business, but it’s often misunderstood as simply a cosmetic […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday September 25 2025 How to look after your team… without falling foul of the taxman If looking after your team involves giving rewards and benefits, then you need to follow the rules to avoid falling foul of HMRC, warns Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. It was Richard Branson who said, “Clients don’t come […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 17 2025 Does AI write good employment contracts? Take heed if you’re planning to let AI write your employment contracts, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept Artificial intelligence has made a remarkable impact since it first came into popular consciousness in 2023; wowing people with its […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday September 11 2025 Will your business become headline news for the wrong reasons? Big firms are making headlines due to cyber breaches. Here’s how not to join them, says Layla Cockburn of Filestream. I expect you have heard of some of the big names that have been struck by cyber criminals this […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday September 4 2025 Statutory sick pay is changing – the HR Dept Statutory sick pay is changing from April 2026. Peter Jones of the HR Dept outlines some things you can do to prepare the ground for the new regime. Statutory sick pay – it was marked for change in the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday August 27 2025 Planning to sell a business? Here’s how to get ready – Optimum Planning to sell your business in the near future? Get your ducks in a row now, says Michael Blaken at Optimum Professional Services. There comes a time for most business owners, when they need to make an exit plan, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday August 6 2025 Discover how brand archetypes can transform your business – Jazzbones Is your business a bold Hero or a cheeky Jester? Our Expert of the Week, Nathan Sandhu of branding agency Jazzbones, explores brand archetypes. In today’s dynamic marketplace, where consumer choice is abundant and attention spans are fleeting, it’s […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday July 31 2025 How to we prepare for the death of Windows 10? – Filestream The tech industry is getting ready for a big shift on October 14 2025, as Microsoft prepares to stop all support for Windows 10, says Layla Cockburn of document management specialist Filestream. Industry professionals across the world are starting […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday July 9 2025 Looking to move staff on? Consider a settlement agreement – the HR Dept Employers should consider a settlement agreement if they want to move staff on, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept Employers are often reluctant to move on underperforming staff, or unsure of how to do so – but they […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday July 2 2025 Company directors: what’s a tax-efficient salary to pay yourself? – Optimum Professional Services If you’re a company director, now is a good time to review the balance of salary versus dividends that you pay yourself says Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services How do you pay yourself an income as a company […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday June 26 2025 Companies House wants you to verify your identify – Wansbroughs Companies House is implementing a new identity verification regime that aims to reduce fraud by verifying the identities of individuals associated with UK companies. Currently, identity verification is only voluntary, but this will change – and the Economic Crime […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday June 11 2025 The hidden costs of a bad hire – CMD Recruitment The cost of hiring the wrong person is likely to be much higher than you expect, says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment. Three quarters of employers say they’ve hired the wrong person at some point, according to a recent […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday May 29 2025 Are you losing out by handling your own payroll? – Optimum Professional Services More and more businesses are outsourcing their payroll. Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services tells Business Biscuit about the common payroll mistakes he sees businesses making. Running a business is a challenge full of crucial responsibilities – from creating […]
