As both the capital and the most populous city in England and the United Kingdom (UK), there’s no denying that London is a mega-hub of culture, business, travel, and entertainment.
Of course, with nearly 9 million residents and a steady stream of commerce, tourism, and real estate, it’s hardly surprising that London is one of the most expensive cities in which to live and work in the UK.
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Most businesses will be aware now that workplace employee pension schemes are coming into force over the next few months, but many are still having trouble getting to grips with Auto enrolment costs.
For small businesses in particular, Auto enrolment is an expensive exercise, and there are lots of potentially forgotten expensive that can drive up the cost beyond your budget.
64 years ago, the world was very different. Winston Churchill was Prime Minister, Vera Lynn and Doris Day ruled the musical charts, and Princess Elizabeth took the throne following the death of her father, George VI.
Fast forward several decades, and Elizabeth II is now Britain’s longest reigning monarch, still going strong at 90 years of age.
As adviser’s for workplace pensions, in particular, helping businesses stage since 2014, we can confirm that many firms that have their heads in the sand.
Most clients, if not all of them, have underestimated the complexity of the legislation. This is a risk looming large for accountants, creating an Auto enrolment cliff edge.
It’s a great time to be a small business in the UK. There are currently more than 5 million thriving small firms and that figure is rapidly increasing. But if you own one of these companies, how can you ensure you’re protecting your business as it grows?
Many of the small businesses are expanding customer networks and taking on new employees to meet increased demand.
When you say the word investment, stocks and bonds immediately spring to mind. However, you can also be investing in real assets, such as infrastructure, to build a diversified portfolio and provide an inflation-linked source of income.
Real asset investment includes anything that’s tangible.