by Ali Miah | 10 Feb 2014 | Business development, Business Management, Business structures, International services, Management, Management Support, Strategic Planning, Tax Planning
There has been a positive start to 2014 so far when it comes to exports. A recent report from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply revealed that the rate of increase in new export business in January came close to a three year record.
by Ali Miah | 9 Dec 2013 | Business development, Management, Strategic Planning
Small business confidence is on the rise, but is your business prepared for the next phase of growth?
by Ali Miah | 8 Nov 2013 | Estate planning, Retirement Planning, Strategic Planning
Recent research shows people are less willing to save for retirement, but longer life expectancy means a longer retirement to fund.
by Ali Miah | 1 Nov 2013 | National Insurance, PAYE, Payroll, Strategic Planning, Tax Planning
This valuable allowance is due to start for all businesses on 6 April 2014, and simply exempts the employer from the normal employer NICs of 13.8% of the earnings paid.
by Ali Miah | 7 Oct 2013 | Business development, Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning
In the current economic climate, businesses must look at new ways to win customers. As such, many firms are now looking at strategic alliances which allow them to access new segments of the market.
If properly executed, a strategic alliance can be good for business and good for the consumer. A strategic alliance is similar to a joint venture, in that everyone remains an individual entity but comes together for a single purpose or period of time to create something that could not otherwise be created.