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UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement to MPs, which outlines his plans for stabilising the economy and reducing inflation through spending cuts and tax rises worth billions of pounds. The Autumn Statement is an update on the government’s plans for the economy based on the latest forecasts …
AVASK Celebrate World Quality Week This week we have been celebrating World Quality Week. The theme this year is ‘doing the right thing‘- Quality conscience, as chosen by Chartered Quality Institute. What is a Quality Management System, and why does it matter? We strive to provide a high level of …
In observance of Black History Month, AVASK is celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of black entrepreneurs. Here are seven men and women who have built empires in various industries, and some recommendations of resources they’ve created that could motivate and inspire you. 1. Tope Awotona – Calendly Tope Awotona is the …
Expanding your business throughout America may seem a distant concept, but with the support and knowledge of the AVASK team, you can expand effortlessly into America and beyond.
SOUTHAMPTON, UK | 4th October, 2022 New Global Growth Programme We are thrilled to announce that SellersFunding has joined the AVASK trusted partner network. This collaboration will enable e-commerce sellers to accelerate their business expansion, whilst providing a seamless integration of our services. ‘By combining the financial capabilities of SellersFunding …
The new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is mandatory for all UK import clearances from 1st October 2022. Until recently, HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system has been at the forefront of customs declarations in the UK. But the existing CHIEF customs declaration system …
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng is set to announce a “mini-budget” to the House of Commons tomorrow, Friday 23rd September 2022. What is a mini budget? The Chancellor of the Exchequer is in effect a fiscal statement that is made partway through a financial year. It is usually …
A moment to pause and reflect… On Monday 19th October, the people of the United Kingdom will pause and gather to reflect and celebrate the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as we lead the rest of the world mourning her loss. As a mark of respect, the AVASK …
Un articolo blog scritto da AccessiWay Se oggi parliamo di “disabilità” lo dobbiamo fare allontanandoci dal retaggio culturale che ci porta a pensare subito all’utente non vedente o a quella che nel gergo comune viene definita la “carrozzina”. Ad oggi la disabilità (largamente intesa) coinvolge il 20% circa della popolazione …
A guest blog by E-Comas Remember advertising in the old days? Marketing your brand and products used to be imprecise at best – you placed your adverts and then simply waited to see if sales would grow. Whereas now, with online advertising, we are blessed in being able to see …
A guest blog from Margin Business https://marginbusiness.com/ Online transactions have become an indispensable part of our lives. Even before the pandemic, eCommerce was growing in leaps and bounds. Then Covid-19 and the resultant lockdowns changed the world as we knew it. Online sales became a part of everyday life. The …
What, Amazon Might Owe Me Money? Yes, that’s right, if you are an Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) seller, you are probably owed FBA reimbursement for Amazon mistakes in handling your inventory. Why didn’t you know this? Well, it’s not that Amazon is trying to hide its mistakes, it’s just …
Are you thinking about selling your Amazon business? We’ve compiled a list of helpful tips and recommendations for eCommerce sellers who are looking to successfully exit Amazon. Read on! How to Successfully Exit Amazon? As capital keeps pouring into the Amazon marketplace, it proves its worth a serious endeavor. Aggregator …
We are now settling into the second quarter of 2022. This year, the Easter public holidays fall between the 15th-18th of April. Several key dates are public holidays in the United Kingdom. These are as follows: During these public holidays, the AVASK UK Offices will be closed. All enquiries will be …
The UK has released its response to the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation. Find out what this means and how it will affect your business. In November 2021, following the COP26 Climate Conference held in Glasgow, the UK Government announced, ‘The Environment Act’, which set out to improve air …
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak this afternoon announced his Spring 2022 Statement from the UK Government. Within this announcement, The Chancellor affirmed the Government’s commitment to stand behind businesses in the UK. Boosting productivity and productivity within the UK is key to the Spring Statement, as are the plans to incentivise …
Today is the international awareness day of forests. The day was first proclaimed by the United Nations in 2012, to raise awareness of the importance of forests and to equally encourage all countries within the world to recognise the importance of choosing sustainable and ecologically friendly activities to preserve these …
Do you know how participation of the UK in the Amazon EFN program will affect your business? The start of 2022 has seen the announcement by Amazon that they will be reintroducing the European Fulfilment Network (EFN) between the UK and the EU. This service will be returning from 1st …
Find out how AVASK can support you to negotiate the best possible deal when exiting your business. 2021 had seen an exponential growth in e-commerce sales. With the pandemic opening consumers eyes to the ease and simplicity of online shopping, the demographic of online shoppers expanding, and many traditional brick …
New changes to European customs legislation could affect your business from the 1st January 2022 From the start of 2022, full import declarations will be required at point of entry into the UK, which applies to all goods being imported. 2021 saw the end of the easement using CFSP EIDR, …
Prepare your business for the new UK Plastic Packaging Tax legislation The UK’s new Plastic Packaging Taxes (PPT) could affect your e-commerce business if you are established in or importing goods into the UK from 1st April 2022. Following on from the launches of new EPR legislation in France and …
The US Tax Season is almost upon us, a time when individual taxpayers and corporations prepare their financial accounts and reports for the year ending and submit their tax returns. The US Tax Season will take place as usual between January 1st and April 15th, 2022. With the approach of the …
The French Tax Administration has announced that effective 1st January 2022, all import VAT will be mandatorily deferred to the French VAT return via the declaration of an import VAT reverse charge. So, what is import VAT reverse charge? The import VAT reverse charge is an existing mechanism in France, …
New restrictions in England aimed at limiting the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 are a ‘setback for businesses’ the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned. The new rules, require masks in most public places, including theatres and cinemas. In addition, people will be asked to work from …
The UK’s economy will grow more slowly than previously expected, according to the latest data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The CBI cut its forecasts for economic growth to 6.9% in 2021 and 5.1% in 2022 from previous estimates of 8.2% and 6.1%. The business group said that …
A typical UK family will spend £1,700 more per year on household costs in 2022, according to a forecast for BBC Panorama. The analysis, conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), projected that the inflation rate would rise to 4.6% by Christmas. This rise is mainly due …
A report published by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has suggested that the gender pay gap ‘has barely shifted’ in the past 25 years. The business group found that the pay gap remains, ‘despite the fact that women are now considerably more likely than men to be graduates’. According …
If you or your business are selling goods in France or Germany, then the 1st of January 2022 is a significant date. New EPR legislation comes into effect that requires Producers to register for EPR and file EPR returns, and for online marketplaces to collect and validate your EPR registration …
As part of its Tax Administration and Maintenance (TAM) Day, the government responded to a two-part review of capital gains tax (CGT) published by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS). Earlier this year, following a request from Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the OTS made a series of recommendations for simplifying CGT. …
The UK government has marked the inaugural Tax Administration and Maintenance (TAM) Day with the release of 30 papers covering a wide range of tax issues. Chancellor Rishi Sunak made the commitment to have a TAM Day in the Autumn Budget. The aim was for a dedicated day for the …
