Business

How to reduce overheads in your business

Overheads are ongoing costs for general business functions, or costs that you would still have to pay even if you didn’t produce or sell anything for a period of time. This includes things like rent, software, insurance and general utilities. Learn how to reduce these to create a leaner more flexible business.

Swindells’ client Sammons Recruitment Group, acquire Brightred & On Track

Swindells are proud to announce that clients Sammons have acquired Brightred and On Track as part of their major growth strategy. Swindells provided accounting and tax support throughout the process culminating in a positive result for our client. Below is the Sammons press release: Sammons Recruitment Group has acquired IT recruitment experts Brightred Resourcing and […]

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New customs IT platform – get ready for the change

The UK customs declaration service CDS is replacing the CHIEF system. Get ready for the deadlines in September 2022 and March 2023.

The UK customs authority HMRC is closing the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system on 31 March 2023. It is being replaced with the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) as the new UK’s single customs platform. All businesses managing UK customs declarations will need to declare goods using the Customs Declaration Service.

Key financial considerations when starting your own business.

What issues should you consider when setting up in business? If you are starting, or have recently started a business, Swindells can help you with appropriate and professional advice.

It is the ambition of many people to run their own business. Some may have been made redundant and find themselves with free time and financial resources. Others make the decision to start up in business so that they can be more independent and obtain the full financial reward for their efforts.

Small Business cyber security guide

In a digital world that is only gaining pace, it is crucial for business to identify and mitigate digital risks to their businesses and clients.  You are only as strong as the weakest link in this chain and attacks are becoming more sophisticated and common place.  This article will touch on some of the basics to consider because the best time to implement changes is before you need them.