I remember, way back in my early days in the tech sector, my mentor at the time saying “always stay a version behind“. Basically, his view was to let some other poor sods suffer the blood loss on the bleeding edge, and migrate in increments to stable versions. The same Read more
Having now caught up with the recent publication of the Telecommunications (Security) Bill in the UK, we are wondering whether or not the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Office of Communications (Ofcom) are relocating to Hampton Court Palace. Hampton Court was the opulent seat of King Read more
In reading the latest enforcement decision by the UK telecommunications regulator, Ofcom, you would be forgiven for thinking that the isolation caused by COVID-19 pandemic had caused some sort of fervour turning the market into an Orwellian dystopia. The decision relates to BT (or specifically BT’s subsidiary, EE, the largest Read more
All UK employers should make sure they’re up to date with the latest information from HMRC, but there is a lot to go through. Below is a summary of the 29th May update, highlighting the points most important to my clients and other small businesses. Support will be reduced gradually Read more
One of the countries that have taken serious steps to tackle the coronavirus pandemic is India. In response, the world’s second-most populous country effectively relegated all of its citizens to their homes to stem the spread of the disease. Whilst the curfews themselves were widely reported, the knock-on effect to Read more
A self assessment can seem daunting, but fortunately the process is fairly straightforward for the vast majority. And if you have kept accurate records such as bank statements, receipts and tax forms such as your P60, completing and filing your tax return should be a breeze. Who needs to do self Read more
If you decide to move to self-employment, you’ll need to choose a legal structure for your new business – in the UK, the vast majority of small businesses are either sole traders or limited companies. So, what are the differences and which should you pick? Sole trader Being a sole Read more
When a client fails to pay their invoice on time, what should a small business owner do? Many people find this an uncomfortable position to be in, and often will take a “head in the sand” approach and hope that the problem will go away on its own. Sometimes this Read more
Last year, the UK telecommunications watchdog, Ofcom, “put the industry on notice” in relation to games being played in number portability. This was in no small part as a result of two decisions; the Cloud M case and the Gateway case. These are not large telecommunications companies. Indeed, in its Read more
Although it can seem tedious or time-consuming, record keeping is a vital part of any business. Incorrect or incomplete records can have adverse consequences for your business. Understanding how your business is performing and planning for the future is difficult without accurate information, for example.Worse, you may not be complying Read more
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