A new TV series called ‘The Business Inspector’ is sponsored by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The programme will raise awareness among small businesses that they need to keep good records, maintain cashflow and market their business effectively.

The Business Inspector is a four part series that will be broadcast weekly on Five at 8pm from 17 March 2010 and is presented by Hilary Devey, an award winning entrepreneur and multimillionaire.

Hilary Devey visits eight small firms that are struggling to survive or grow and advises them on how to improve their businesses.

HMRC are hoping that the programme will help small businesses realise the benefits of taking better care of their records and paperwork such as improved cashflow.

In addition, HMRC have also launched a new fact sheets series called ‘Tax help’ that provide straightforward advice and information.  The first fact sheet deals with record keeping requirements.