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A recent survey has revealed that despite superfast broadband and mobile availability increasing, only 90% of small businesses are able to access it – just one per cent up on last year.

The annual Ofcom Connected Nations report shows 18% of rural small businesses still need a decent connection (download speed of 10Mbit/s), which would be provided by the Universal Service Obligation (USO).

While 83% of urban homes and offices have complete 4G coverage, the report shows rural premises get less than half that (41%). In some remote parts of the country, there is no coverage at all.

Last year, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) welcomed the government’s decision to deliver the USO. With further consultations to finalise details ongoing, small businesses will only be able to request a connection at the end of next year.

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Mike Cherry, FSB National Chairman, commented, “Access to fast and reliable broadband and good mobile signal is vital for small businesses. These latest statistics demonstrate that more work needs to be done so that small businesses across the UK don’t get left behind when it comes to their connection.

“There are still so many firms coming up against agonisingly slow speeds – and when your business relies on this connection, it’s not only frustrating, but impacts on your ability to do business. This is particularly problematic in rural areas where coverage is typically poorest.

“With the UK already lagging behind similar European countries in terms of the availability of full fibre services, and the consultation into the USO still rumbling on, there’s still lots of work to do to bring services up to scratch.

“Most businesses want to embrace digital technology to compete and enhance their productivity, but to do this they need a decent connection and good quality service.”

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Why Thousands of Contractors Choose Dolan Accountancy

With over 25 years experience in contractor accountancy helping thousands of contractors, freelancers and the self employed, Dolan Accountancy has the specialist skills, reputation and credibility you can trust.

Working closely with our sister company, Contractor Umbrella, it means we can offer one low cost, fixed fee package at £105 + VAT. This gives you the flexibility of using both our Limited Company Accountancy Services and our award winning Umbrella Service, for one inclusive cost.

If you’d like to find out more about how Dolan Accountancy can help you and your business, please give us a call on 01442 795 100 or email sophie.lewis@dolanaccountancy.com or jaime.thorpe@dolanaccountancy.com.

We don’t believe in tiered packages or hidden extra fees, instead we aim to give you everything you need, including:

  • Free Company Formation – This is where it all begins. Once you have decided on an available name, we will form your company free of charge (if using our accountancy services) and it will be ready for you to use in as little as three hours
  • Free use of Contractor Umbrella – With IR35 Legislation changes we understand that sometimes you are required to contract via an umbrella company. We will keep your limited company ticking over, while you work margin free via our sister company, Contractor Umbrella
  • A Dedicated Accountant – Your accountant will be there for any company or personal tax advice that you require. We will never outsource work, even to internal teams
  • Free Access to FreeAgent – We offer all of our clients access to FreeAgent, free of charge
  • Free Business Banking – We have decided to waive our commission so our clients can use Tide free of charge for the first year
  • Unlimited IR35 Status Reviews – We will review all of your contracts for IR35 purposes and provide you with our professional opinion as to its status
  • Free Registered and Director’s Service Office Address – Sometimes you just don’t want your home address on display at Companies House. When you sign up to our accountancy services, we will offer the use of our address as an alternative
  • Your Business and Personal Taxation Needs – This includes Company Accounts, Director’s Personal Tax Return, VAT Returns, Payroll, Corporation Tax and Dividend advice, to name just a few
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