News & Views

The latest information regarding Steer Your Business activities as well as small business articles of interest.

News and Views

Futuristic Farming Comes to Kent: A Glimpse into Agri-Tech’s Cutting-Edge Future 

In an exciting step forward for the agricultural sector, members of Produced in Kent were recently given an exclusive preview of the latest technological advancements in farming. At a special event held in August, Dogtooth Technologies, a leader in agri-tech innovation, showcased its groundbreaking robotic fruit-picking technology to some of Kent’s top growers and producers. […]

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London Livery Companies Step into Historic Town of Sandwich 

This September, the historic town of Sandwich proudly hosted an event that has already made its mark. In what is hoped to become an annual tradition, a group of ramblers from several prestigious London Livery Companies came to Sandwich for the first-ever Inter-Livery Kent Coastal Hike. Organised by Freeman Amy Hopper, the event not only […]

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Getting your house in order 

We’ve spoken before about how to get your business in good shape to ensure your protect its value and potentially prepare for a sale.  There are a number of areas that you should consider reviewing, to ensure you have ticked all the boxes that a buyer would investigate as part of its due diligence. We […]

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Investing in the Goodwill of your business

When you are selling a business, a buyer usually wants to make sure that they can benefit from the “goodwill” that has been created around it. Goodwill is an intangible asset, generally recognised as being “the benefit and advantage of a good name, reputation and connection of a business or the attractive force that brings […]

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Abolition of the furnished holiday lettings tax regime

The favourable tax treatment previously given to furnished holiday lets (FHLs) will be abolished from 1 April 2025 for Corporation Tax and 6 April 2025 for Income Tax. Going forwards, income from a FHL will be treated in line with all other property income, in a bid to promote fairness and align tax rules between […]

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Using the Apprenticeship Levy to Upskill your Workforce

The Importance of Upskilling Your Workforce: Investing in the Future of Your Business, small, medium or large ! In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, the importance of upskilling your workforce cannot be overstated. As industries transform and new technologies emerge, businesses that prioritize continuous learning and development are better positioned to thrive. Here are […]