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HSBC Business Direct
HSBC Business Direct has the essential business bank account service for smaller business needs. Find out more here
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When it comes to business banking, Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank provides the UK's best business banking solution. Switch to us today and you'll see why our award-winning business bank accounts offer great value for money. Plus, our range of market leading business saving accounts make sure that any spare business funds you have are earning an interest rate that is almost double what the big banks offer. Fast track your application and apply online today
Factoring from LTSB Commercial Finance
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Free tax deadline calender
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Guidance on benefits, tax and pensions
Find guidance on government financial support, benefits, tax and pensions from Directgov.
Tax and VAT policy papers from the IOD
Visit the Institute of Directors to download tax and VAT policy papers and consultation reports.
Tax, tax returns and self-assessment from HMRC
HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits. Click for information about tax, tax returns and self-assessment.
Company car tax guides
Help for company car drivers and their employers who will be choosing a new car. Configure your car with options to see the tax implications.
Do you need to register for VAT?
Information on VAT for small businesses, what it is, whether you need to register for it and how to do so from Business Link.
Other Small Business Finance Resources
Fivium - The challenges of growth
Matthew Fletcher of IT systems company Fivium talks about the challenges of being part of a fast-growing business.
"The business is out there"
Entrepreneur Neil O'Connell has built his business , Sulis Interiors, up from nothing.
"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"
The challenges David Ferry faced when starting and growing his business, Ferry Financial.
Flexible working: the leaders' view
At the 2008 Work Wise UK Summit, BT Business asked a number of leaders for their views on flexible working.
Trying to hire staff
Marc Barber 11/12/2008
There’s no getting round the fact that great ideas are always made or ruined by other people. Have your say »
Inflation is King
Penny Proffit 19/06/2008
A look at inflation and why Mervyn King has had to put pen to paper... Have your say »
Basic building block of any Internet marketing campaign
Guest Blogger 07/07/2008
For almost all sectors of commerce today, the Internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is now a key tool for business. In the field of marketing in particular it has become crucial. (1 comments) Have your say »
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Getting to grips with tax and National Insurance
If you are starting up in business, there are important tax-related regulations with which you will need to comply. This factsheet introduces these taxes and explains how they will affect your business.
Get help with your tax return
The FT Tax Guide is packed full of information to help you manage your tax affairs, including a guide to completing your tax return. Visit www.taxguide.co.uk to order a copy.