When it comes to choosing the right home for your business, an Enterprise Park can be a good place to look. Boxpod visited Oakham Enterprise Park to find out what’s on offer for tenants there. It’s a prime example of reinventing an out of town site and providing more than just bricks and mortar. Well …
Buy or Rent? That is the question…
You need commercial premises but should you buy or rent the workspace? Boxpod offers business owners its expert view on the debate. Commercial property values are on the up, yet we are still a nation of commercial renters, largely leaving ownership to big firms. While we’ve seen a surge in private landlords buying-to-let in the residential …
Pensions Auto-Enrolment – what do I need to do?
Pensions and savings are big news at the moment, so just what do employers and owner-businesses have to do? Here’s a simple, no-nonsense guide to Auto-Enrolment What is Auto-Enrolment? Auto-enrolment is a government initiative to ensure more people save for their retirement. Employers are now legally required to automatically enrol certain employees into a workplace pension …
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Taking on your first business premises
It’s a big step. Your entrepreneurial dream started at home, your business has been home-grown. But now you are ready to leave the nest and take on premises. You’re ready to move on from the kitchen table, spare room or garage. Boxpod visited The Business Hut to find out about its first step on the commercial …
Building a steady income from unused premises
Putting all our eggs in one basket is not the best idea – especially when you are at the mercy of the weather or whim of market forces. A healthy business has a number of revenue streams. Today’s landowners are using their estates in a myriad of ways. And diversification into commercial property – workshops, offices and …
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Calls for Cameron to cut red tape
Britain’s small businesses want to see a strong economy and the regulatory burden reduced. In the first survey of small business owners since the 2015 General Election, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveals results from 2,327 small firms. The FSB research found 35% of the businesses questioned wanted a sustained economic recovery. Other priorities were …
Billions in capital allowances unclaimed – did you get your tax relief?
It’s been 12 months since the Finance Act 2012 came into force and there are fears billions of pounds of capital allowances have gone unclaimed. Commercial landlords, don’t miss out on this tax break. Market commentator Mark Tighe, managing director of Catax Solutions, says anybody owning a commercial property who hasn’t claimed their capital allowances …
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Advertising your units is as easy as a,b,c
Private landlords can list their space on Boxpod in three simple steps. This means you can enjoy easy, cost and time effective advertising of your available workspace units. 1 Complete the ‘List your space’ enquiry form at www.boxpod.co.uk 2 Confirm number of units, provide basic information on size, facilities and price, with pictures 3 Choose between annual membership …
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Act now to save Business Rates relief
The government is considering removing vital business rates relief from small firms and charities to claw back £2.4bn. The warning comes from property consultancy Daniel Watney as a recent government discussion paper sets out the extent of reliefs granted in England in 2013-14. It then asks companies if and how they have been using these reliefs to …
Boxpod’s Manifesto Must-Haves
With the countdown on to the 2015 General Election, Boxpod’s managing director Nick Marlow lists his top five wishes Reduction and review of the entire Business Rates system More support to small businesses Removal of Business Rates on empty properties Reduction in VAT Reduction in corporation Tax Let us know what you’d like to top …