Advice for Brokers
Brokers and boat retailers typically have responsibility for ensuring that the legal framework surrounding the sale and purchase of small craft is fit for purpose and for conducting the transaction successfully within this framework. British Marine offers training and tools to help you achieve better results around the legalities of selling a boat. We can recommend these two training courses: The Law Relating to Brokerage and Boat Retailers Senior Brokers The Boat Sal ...
Marina Information
British Marine provides a range of training services for the marina sector: Marina Operatives Course, which is a modular programme which enables staff to train in all areas of the business, whilst on the job. Intermediate Marina Managers Course - this course is aimed at people with at least one year's experience at management/supervisory level in a marina Advanced Marina Management School - this course is aimed at people with at least three years experience at management/ ...
Taking on an Apprentice
If you are thinking of taking an Apprentice, help is at hand. There is information on the British Marine website, which is a good starting place. The Shipwright Apprentice Scheme is helping small to medium enterprises in the marine industry employ and train apprentices. Through their Ark Appeal the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights have secured funding from the Lloyds Register Foundation to help smaller businesses in the marine sector by underwriting the first year wages of a f ...
Research and Development Tax Credits
Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits are an extremely beneficial tax relief available to UK businesses seeking to improve their products or production processes through an advance in science or technology. A common misconception is that the relief is targeted at ‘men in lab coats’, whereas in practice, the relief is much broader, and we have advised businesses of all shapes and sizes in successfully claiming R&D tax relief. There are two R&D regimes – one for ...
Applying for Business or Funding Support
Funding applications can be time consuming and difficult to complete, especially if you have never undertaken one before. There are commercial entities that can assist with this. British Marine is working with member companies and other organisations who can support members with their project applications. BDO UK is the world’s 5th largest accountancy and business advisory firm and a British Marine member. They will provide British Marine members a no cost initial discussion to explore wh ...
Business Rates Revaluation 2017
The next business rates revaluation takes effect from 1 April 2017 and will update rateable values to reflect the market as at 1 April 2015. Find and Check your business rates valuation Valuation Office Agency (VOA) The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) gives the government the valuations and property advice needed to support taxation and benefits. The VOA produce Rating Manuals which lists guidance for a variety of different business types. http://app.voa.gov.uk/corporate/Publications/Manua ...
Business Support and Funding
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills is the government department responsible for helping all UK businesses. To support this responsibility, the Department has developed a very helpful and simple search tool, which will direct you to potential sources of business support – locally, regionally and nationally. Check out the Business Support Finder website to see what’s available in your area - www.gov.uk/business-finance-support-finder While the application criteria ma ...
Engaging with your MP
Anyone can contact their local Member of Parliament (MP) or a member of the House of Lords, to discuss issues that affect them. You can find out more about who to contact, their contact details and how they can help you on the UK Parliament website. In addition, British Marine may be able to provide a helping hand. The British Marine External Relations team has years of experience of working with Government, Parliament and industry regulators. This experience and network of contacts can be ...
EU Referendum
The British public voted (52% to 48%) for the UK to leave the European Union (EU). During the forthcoming negotiations and transition period, British Marine will be on hand to keep members updated and to advise them on how the industry and its businesses may be affected. It is important for members to note that EU legislation and trading arrangements will still apply while the Government negotiates the withdrawal agreement with the EU, which is expected to take a minimum of two years. British M ...
How Universities support Business
Many universities are extremely keen to support businesses and they often provide an excellent means of support when applying for funding. They can provide practical assistance on writing funding application bids. They can provide expert academic support to help your project. Why not contact a university to see how a Knowledge transfer Partnership could benefit your business. There are a variety of universities in British Marine membership and British Marine team can direct you to the ...