Posts by Anita Brook

Anita Brook’s Blog: How will the spending cuts affect your business

Saturday, October 30th, 2010

As the dust settles on the Government’s recent spending cuts, Anita Brook take a look at how the changes will affect small businesses.

Anita Brook’s blog: Business debt – don’t bury your head in the sand

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

With spending cuts the hot topic on everyone’s lips and the risk of a double-dip recession hanging in the air, everyone needs to take steps to safeguard their business – particularly women who have been hit by the economic crisis three times harder than men. Anita Brook gives her advice on dealing with impending financial crisis.

Anita Brook’s blog- Saving for a rainy day

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

With this week’s news that women are way worse at saving money than men, Anita Brook looks at the best way for women to save for a rainey day.

Anita Brook – Claim your expenses

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

As the paper tax return deadline of 31st October looms, Anita Brook looks at expenses, what you can claim and how – an important way to work out your profits and potentially reduce your tax bill.

Anita Brook – Business buddies

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Starting a business with your best friend sounds like a perfect scenario – you both get to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams and spend more time with each other. While potentially great there’s also a lot that can go wrong, Anita Brook advises to proceed with caution.

On yer bike!

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

In a bid to get us off our bums and onto our bikes, the Cycle to Work Scheme allows employers to lend bicycles to their employees’ tax free. Anita Brook explains how the initiative works.

How green is your business?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Due to little-known rules, companies that fail to register their energy usage under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme by 30 September could be hit with fines reaching £45,000. Anita Brook takes a look at the CRC and whether it will affect your business.

Anita Brook’s blog: The business awards season is upon us

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Business award season is well and truly upon us, with prizes available for any industry sector you can think of. Anita Brook looks at how these awards can give your business a boost.