The summer months can traditionally be a time of low business activity levels for many industry sectors – with August in particular being a time where trade can dip to all-year lows. So how have you fared during the summer months – and is it ‘business as usual’ or time to move to more drastic measures?

If you’re an online retailer, trading either through your own site or via larger networks such as Amazon or eBay, there’s plenty to feel optimistic about as we head out of summer and towards the key Christmas retailing period. Whilst the 21^st century dot.com entrepreneur doesn’t have everything falling in their lap, there are plenty of opportunities coming up to take advantage of. Fusion Accounts, the online accounting software specialists, has put together a few ideas to help you get your business in shape as we head inevitably towards silly season – and keep those virtual sales tills jingling!More...

The Business Inspector was a four part series broadcasted on Channel 5.  The show was broadcasted to capture the attention of small and medium sized businesses to try and change their behaviour towards running a business.

Presenter of the show Hilary Devey & Mick Allcock from the HM Revenue & Customs were interviewed after one of the shows.  Use the link below to view this short video.

Mick highlights how 30% of businesses aren’t taking reasonable care in their record keeping.  Many businesses have the ‘I will do it next week’ syndrome. More...