Inspire to Aspire
Businesses and the hard working people of this country has established this small island in the world. In 2020 the year of the Covid pandemic, what was the Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership and is now Hertfordshire Futures fully integrated into the Hertfordshire County Council created Generation Skills events the first being held in Stevenage. On […]
Business Property Relief
The recent UK Budget introduced significant changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) from Inheritance Tax. Starting April 6, 2026, the full 100% relief will be limited to the first £1 million of combined agricultural and business property. For property values exceeding this threshold, the relief rate will decrease to 50%. […]
Economic uncertainty as an entire generation gets set to quit
The UK is facing a ticking time bomb as an entire generation of SME owners look set to exit their industries. What should be an exciting period of change, which could see us stand on the brink of the largest generational wealth transfer in history, may well prove to be a massive body blow to […]
Where do I start with my Succession Planning?
Succession planning is somethings everyone should have in place for their business. At some point, we all need to hand it over to someone else. The question is, will you be ready?
Leadership for Change
It’s truly fascinating when you review the graphic below that modern politics deals with issues like the COVID pandemic in a similar way to Wars and that for quite some time this country has been comfortable with running a borrowing account and then exerting the necessary spending controls on society. This process has effectively existed […]
Borrowing through my Pension Fund
Introduction My last articles covered the available funding mechanisms for your business followed by an insight into the Lender’s decision-making process. In this article we explore the options available to buy real estate assets through a Self-Invested Personal Pension (“SIPP”) or Small Self-Administered Scheme (“SSAS”), the state of the lending market with regards to buying […]
What do I need to do to Borrow Money for my Business
Introduction In previous articles, I talked about the types of finance that a business can structure to meet the needs of the Business whether it be to buy a long-term asset or to fund the working capital. Whether you are borrowing from a mainstream Bank or a Secondary lender the approach to the request is […]
Financing My Business
In this article we explore the various methods of finance that exist within the UK market for Business to expand and grow. The UK has a well-established security structure and legal framework that is very supportive of Business to raise finance. That said, over the years there has been a marked increase in so called […]
The Advantages of a Bi-Monthly General Digital Magazine about Life in the East of England
Introduction In the age of digital media, the way we consume information has undergone a significant transformation. While newspaper articles and web news pages offer real-time updates, a bi-monthly general digital magazine focusing on life in the East of England can provide unique advantages that cater to the region’s diverse interests and needs. This editorial […]
The Advantages of a Magazine Focusing on Business Sustainability in a Volatile World – Sustainable Biz
Introduction In a world grappling with numerous challenges such as inflation, pandemics, full employment, rising interest rates, war in Europe, increasing political instability, climate change, and fast-changing technology, the concept of business sustainability has become increasingly critical. A magazine that focuses on the sustainability of business offers unique advantages in such a volatile landscape. This […]
