Lodge Lane consultancy recognised for international trade growth after more than a decade advising on African market entry A Colchester-based international trade advisory firm has been named among the UK…
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Fitting still matters at Lexden’s long-running independent shoe shop
Clare Campbell’s Church Lane store keeps the focus on measured fittings, width choice and everyday footwear, not high-street theatre. Lexden Shoes sits on Church Lane in Lexden, Colchester, a short…
Rose Calendars keeps promotional print running on Severalls
Rose of Colchester Limited still designs and prints branded calendars from its Colchester factory, with a public push on UK manufacture and on-site solar. For local firms looking past digital-only…
Premises and planning checklist for Colchester firms
Practical steps on leases, fit-outs, change of use and designations, habits that remain useful long after the Local Plan consultation closes. Colchester City Council is advancing a Submission Draft Local…
Rising Energy Costs: How Businesses in Colchester Can Reduce Their Energy Bills
Rising and unpredictable energy costs continue to be an important consideration for businesses across the UK, including companies operating in Colchester and the wider Essex area. For businesses with offices,…
Making Tax Digital for VAT: What Businesses Need to Know in 2026
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT has become an established part of the UK tax system, requiring VAT-registered businesses to maintain digital records and submit VAT returns using compatible software.…
How to Set Clear Financial Goals
Setting clear financial goals is an important part of managing personal finances. Financial goals provide direction and help individuals make informed decisions about how they use their money. Without clear…
How to Pay Off High-Interest Debt
High-interest debt can have a significant effect on an individual’s financial position. Borrowing through credit cards, overdrafts and certain personal loans often attracts higher rates of interest than other forms…
How to Reduce Unnecessary Spending
Reducing unnecessary spending is an important part of good personal financial management. It allows individuals and households to make better use of their income by directing more money towards essential…
Paying Yourself First
Paying yourself first is a simple approach to managing personal finances. The principle involves setting aside money for savings or investments before spending money on other non-essential expenses. Rather than…