Here's What It Means for Your Estate... From April 2027, significant changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules regarding pension funds will come into effect in the UK, fundamentally altering estate planning strategies. Currently, unused defined contribution pensions are generally excluded…
Tips for Local Businesses to Grow Online. Let’s be honest… if your business isn’t on social media in 2025, you’re basically invisible. We know, we know. It can feel like a faff. You’re running your business, juggling a hundred other…
For many small and medium-sized businesses, the challenge of scaling an eCommerce operation while maintaining excellent customer service can be daunting. From managing stock to packing orders and ensuring timely delivery, the logistics side of your business is more than…
It’s no secret that being a mum is tough. But when you’re also a business owner, it can feel like you’re juggling two full-time jobs and then some. A US study found that mums work an average of 98 hours…
When working from home became the norm, many of us embraced it, no commute, more flexibility, and control over our day. But several years in, it’s becoming clear that it’s not all sunshine and slippers. Isolation, low motivation, and blurred…
Saxons are taking over Bridge Cottage on 17 May - Uckfield Heritage will join forces with Uckfield Bonfire & Carnival Society to bring a taste of Saxon life to Bridge Cottage. Some of the costumes and shields you have seen…
Starting Autumn 2024, UK employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment under the new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) 2023. This significant legal update empowers Employment Tribunals to increase compensation by up to 25% if…
Do you publish regular blogs on your website? If the answer’s no, you could be missing out on a whole heap of benefits. Here’s why… What is a blog? A blog is a regularly updated section of a website, which tends…
For 2025, fulfilment continues to evolve to meet rising customer expectations and technological advancements. For ecommerce businesses, staying ahead of these trends is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and ensuring efficient operations. But what fulfilment trends are shaping the future of…
At Uckfield Chamber, we celebrate our vibrant community, and we’re pleased to shine the spotlight on Newman Business Solutions, a valued member marking a monumental milestone this year—45 years in business! About Newman Business SolutionsFounded in 1980 Newman Business Solutions…