Occasionally employees will receive company shares as part of their overall package of benefits. This blog outlines the main types of employee share schemes and considers some of the associated tax advantages. Types of employee share schemes and tax advantages There are different types of employee share schemes available, which we will look at below.…
Each year thousands of businesses are asked to complete ONS business surveys. Similar to jury service, being selected to take part in a survey is relatively random and complying with the request is a legal requirement. So what is the ONS and what is the purpose of their business surveys? What is the ONS? The…
Setting up an online business in the UK is an increasingly popular option for both start-ups and established ‘bricks-and-mortar’ retailers. With more consumers than ever before now choosing to shop online, the UK has the largest e-commerce market in Europe and the third largest in the world. The Coronavirus crisis has further accelerated the shift…
This blog is part of our ongoing series: If you’re starting a new business – here’s how NOT to fail. After reading about why your company needs a business landline telephone number (and why you should never be the one who answers it), be sure to check out the rest of our series, in which…
This blog is part of our ongoing series: If you’re starting a new business – here’s how NOT to fail. After reading about things you need to do before building a website for your company, be sure to check out the rest of our series, in which Rapid Formations CEO Graeme Donnelly spells out his…
If you’re a current business owner or you are someone interested in starting a business, chances are you do not want to fail. Forming a company, creating new products or services, bringing them to market and sharing your skills with the world is an incredible experience. But unfortunately, finding business success is never usually simple…
Nobody starts a business to fail. Forming a new company is incredibly exciting and can offer an extraordinary world of opportunity you never knew existed. But the truth is, the difference between success and failure for a new business often boils down to perception. That means how your company looks to potential customers or clients,…
Starting your own business and working from home can be an incredibly liberating experience. When working from home, you get to create your own schedule, develop a unique work pattern and do everything your way. On the flipside, you can also enjoy working in the comfort of your own office. But once you’ve started working…
Starting your own company can provide you with a huge range of new opportunities. You’ll be able to develop your own company strategy, choose your own hours and open up all sorts of new and lucrative income streams. But just like any other business, you might experience the occasional downturn or sales slump. It happens…
When it comes to social media, Facebook is the undisputed king. An estimated two billion people use Facebook every month, and one out of every five minutes people spend looking at their mobile phone is now spent on the social network. Bearing that in mind, if you want to expand your company’s digital reach, Facebook…
If you have a registered office and/or service address with Rapid Formations, then we’ve got big news about exciting improvements we’re making to the way we handle your government mail. On 24 April 2018, Rapid Formations will be introducing a brand-new Digital Mailroom – and we think you’re going to love it. How does our…
As a small business owner, it can be incredibly difficult to distinguish your own personality from that of your company’s brand. There’s nothing wrong with that. After all, your own values can help guide your business to establish a unique voice in the market. That being said, it’s always worth treading carefully where politics is…
