Get to Know Joanna Cashmore in our Employee Spotlight
What would you rate 10 / 10? Lying on a beach with the sounds of the ocean. What job would you be terrible at? Teaching children. What do you wish…
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The Labour manifesto is anticipated to be the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights for a generation, with its far encompassing day one rights and its potential to represent a seismic…
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What would you rate 10 / 10? Always ordering three beverages at once. One for hydration, one with caffeine and one for fun. What job would you be terrible at?…
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What would you rate 10 / 10? White Island Resort , Ibiza – Super Venue , Super Food, Super staff. What job would you be terrible at? Botox Beautician –…
Learn MoreDiminished Bottom Lines: National Minimum Wage Increase 2024
On April 1st 2024, the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) will again increase in the UK. The National Minimum Wage was established in 1999 whilst the…
Learn MoreInterest Rate Hiked Again : Little Relief for UK SMEs
The interest rate announcement from the Bank of England March 22nd has done nothing to boost the optimism of UK business owners. On the back of a higher than expected…
Learn MoreSetting up a new business in the UK
As any business owner knows only too well, setting up a new business is an exciting but also a daunting prospect. We at Sallyport Commercial Finance launched our new business…
Learn MoreUltimate Year End Review for Business Owners
We’ve reached the final few weeks of 2022 and whether December is a busy time or a quieter period for your small business, there’s still time to complete a crucial…
Learn MoreElectric Vehicle Market Rich with Business Opportunity
The electric vehicle is nothing new, surprisingly in fact the very first concepts of electric transportation came about over a century ago; it just happens that they were way ahead…
Learn MoreCan you Prepare your Business for Recession?
If you haven’t started to prepare your business for recession yet, you’re not alone. With all the uncertainty globally and subsequent firefighting, you’re probably in the ‘think about it later…
Learn MoreTreasury Announce $1 Billion Small Business Support for 11 More States
U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced an additional $1 billion in small business support in a further 11 states that may have been overlooked and underserved previously when it…
Learn MoreHow do Business Owners Lead Through a Recession?
Managing and leading a business is difficult at the best of times, but with talks of recession looming and businesses still reeling from the impact of world events over recent…
Learn MoreDoes Your Business Qualify for the ERTC Tax Credit?
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was established in 2020 as part of the CARES act in order to encourage employers to retain employees despite the negative economic effects of…
Learn More10 Common Cash Flow Problems for Businesses
Cash flow is a fundamental metric that’s used as an indicator of the financial health of a business. In essence it’s the net amount of cash flowing into and out…
Learn MoreThe Up and Up of North American Smart Manufacturing
Since the turn of the century, manufacturing has evolved greatly. As new, advanced technologies drive the industry forward, manufacturing is clearly heading for a more automated, information-driven future and it’s…
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