Small Businesses at Forefront of the UK Economy
A report by npower Business and Capital Economics has found that small to medium sized businesses employ over 16.8 million people in the UK. This workforce contributes directly to the UK economy which is expected to grow 2% in the next five years, despite expert predictions of a bleak financial forecast relating to the vote for the UK to leave the EU. More good …
Investors Backing UK Business
It’s been an interesting year, so far. Brexit, the falling pound, fluctuating markets. Events that spell bad news for the UK economy? Right? Not necessarily. A study by IW Capital and Crowdfinders have found that there is considerable investor confidence in small and medium sized UK businesses. A resounding 52 per cent of private investors surveyed said they would continue to support small to …
Mine’s a Latte
Whether it’s catching up with friends, or an important business meeting, more often than not, many of us do this over a cup of coffee; and with coffee shops on almost every high street, many are doing a roaring trade. According to a survey by the Caffe’ Culture Show three quarters of independent coffee shops saw a like for like turnover increase in 2015 …
Excellent Customer Service Is Part Of The Package At S...
We love to rave about our success stories here at Sovereign and at the heart of that success are our people. Sovereign Business Transfer takes customer service to the next level and all of our clients, both sellers and purchasers experience a first class service when they use us. Take a look at this excellent testimonial from a purchaser of a cafe in Manchester …
Manchester – The Northern Powerhouse
“It’s grim up North”, or so the saying goes. But maybe that saying is now as old fashioned as whippets and flat caps. In the North business is booming, especially in Manchester. According to research by OfficeGenie.co.uk demand for office space has recently risen by 29 per cent in Manchester, compared to a mere 21 per cent in the nation’s capital. So if you …
SOLD Stunning Tea Room In Staffordshire
Sovereign Business Transfer are happy to announce the successful completion of The Tudor House Tea Rooms located in the Cheadle area of Stoke On Trent. The popular business is housed in a beautiful setting and, as the name suggests, a stunning traditional Tudor building. Following a phenomenal amount of interest an offer was accepted on the Tea Rooms less than 7 months from instruction. Our clients …
The Digital Revolution
Technology is changing at a faster pace than ever before. Smartphones, the internet social media is taking businesses in new and exciting directions. But are UK businesses doing enough to stay on the crest of this wave? The answer on the surface is that the UK has embraced these new technologies and they are making companies work faster and more efficiently. But how do …
Is Your Business Protected From Data Theft?
“Am I doing enough to protect my business from data theft?” It’s a question that might always be on your mind but it shouldn’t be keeping you awake at night. The threat of hacking, data theft and even business identity theft is always going to be around but what are the most crucial steps to ensuring that your company isn’t brought down by scammers? …
Preparing Your Business For Auto-Enrolment PensionR...
Soon all businesses regardless of size will need to offer employees a workplace pension. The government’s auto enrolment started in 2015 and the deadline for most is set for April 2017. This will mean that by law you are required to contribute to a pension’s scheme. Avoiding enrolment may result in some large fines. If you already have a financial advisor now will be …
Know Your Planning Permissions
When purchasing a new property or business you should always check to see what type of planning it has and whether you would need to apply for another type to suit your business needs. Many people believe planning permission is only needed if you want to make structural changes to a property however it also covers the usage of the building. See below a …
