Business Guides

What Is VAT? VAT is the tax applied to purchases of services, goods and other taxable supplies. What Does VAT Stand For? VAT stands for value-added tax. What Are VAT Rates? Rate % of VAT Applies to Standard 20 Most goods and services. Reduced 5 A secretion of goods and service. Zero 0 Zero-rated goods … Read more

 An organisational structure is something that all successful businesses will have – or will develop once they reach a certain scale. It is a term that describes the hierarchy of workers/employees, employers, jobs and their related responsibilities, and who they report to within the organisational structure. Often these structures will affect the flow of information … Read more

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO AVOID OVERSPENDING ON UTILITIES If You Aren’t Strategically Managing Your Utilities Then Your Business Is Burning More Money Than Fuel THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO AVOID OVERSPENDING ON UTILITIES Across 5 of the UK’s biggest cities, £60 million is being spent on unnecessary energy bills. Businesses are paying for energy they are … Read more

Commercial relocation is an opportunity to create a better, more effective and comfortable working environment for your employees. It usually happens when your existing lease has expired or if you found a better deal somewhere else. Commercial relocation can lead to your business being more successful but it is not something that can be finalised … Read more

If you are thinking of moving premises or expanding your business, a Commercial Mortgage can help you develop your business. A commercial mortgage is a type of loan for businesses that want to borrow more than £25,000. If you get a business loan up to £25,000 it can be unsecured, but if you want to … Read more

Knight Frank Knight Frank is an independent, global, commercial and residential real estate advisor. Clients in the UK can receive assistance with investment and use consultancy services across various sectors such as offices, retail, logistics and industrial, hotels, student property and healthcare. ‘Whether you’re looking to buy, rent, lease, invest or develop, no matter how … Read more

In recent years, baking and cooking shows have been growing in popularity. In addition, to more and more people wanting to take part in them, more and more people decide to open their own bakery businesses. Opening a bakery is not difficult but it requires a lot of careful planning. A few questions that everyone … Read more

It is likely you have seen the words ‘standing charge’ on your energy bill. You’ve also probably seen many companies talking about standing charges when researching energy contracts. This article is aimed to give you a small guide to gas standing charges. What Is A Standing Charge With Niccolo Gas? A standing charge is the … Read more

Over 40% of Americans say they lack confidence in their negotiation skills. A frightening stat for something so crucial in business. Negotiation skills are often overlooked, but in reality, they are part of the building blocks to any success business. What Negotiation Skills Are Needed For Business Owners? Negotiation skills are used in various ways … Read more

We are seeing a huge increase in companies using carbon offsetting programs. United Airlines have invested over $16 billion and recently, Amazon, Disney and The Tokyo Olympics 2020 have all invested into carbon offsetting. What Is Carbon Offsetting? Carbon offsetting is to purchase carbon credits to compensate for any carbon emissions that have been created. … Read more