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by Peter O'Connell

19 Feb 2021

You should have a group of advisers to seek counsel from outside of the company whether this is a formal arrangement with your accountant or a group of peers who you can share ideas and bring a diversified experience to the table.

by Steve Neal

17 Feb 2021

A statutory audit is required when a UK Limited company or a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) meets certain criteria. Auditors report to the company’s shareholders (or members) on whether the annual accounts show a ‘true and fair view’ of the company’s financial activity and position.

by Peter Watts

15 Feb 2021

Many owner-managed businesses investigate overseas trade when they can’t increase sales in their home market. Whether you are trading online or through in-country sales teams, there will be different tax legislation requirements

by Fran Kidd

15 Feb 2021

Phil, who joined the firm at the beginning of February, is a tax specialist who has been involved in advising owner managed businesses on the direct tax challenges for over 10 years.

by David Rickwood

12 Feb 2021

Assets in a private company are subject to Inheritance Tax but Business Relief can reduce this

by Asim Khan

10 Feb 2021

The construction industry domestic reverse charge scheme The VAT domestic reverse charge for building and construction services is scheduled to come into effect on 1 March 2021.

by Sarah Gardener

9 Feb 2021

What if the internal functions of the business cannot cope with the levels of growth or you need to scale up or down? You can outsource as many or as few back-office functions as you wish. The benefits of this are not only financial

by Leigh Smith

8 Feb 2021

Research and Development (R&D) tax relief is generally considered to be one of the most attractive tax reliefs available, often resulting in significant cash repayments from HMRC.

by Peter Watts

5 Feb 2021

If the business begins to prosper, suppliers, HMRC and even employees begin to demand greater visibility. HMRC are becoming more demanding when it comes to sharing of company information specifically with the advent of Making Tax Digital (MTD).

by Asim Khan

3 Feb 2021

As the timing of the Brexit deal took place in late December 2020, this meant that many organisations were left with minimal time to understand the various implications on their activities before it took effect.

by Charles Breese

1 Feb 2021

Owner Managers tend to self-fund their businesses, this may include personal savings, followed by long or short-term debt. They are often reluctant to source external equity-funding with the belief that it will erode independence.

by Sarah Gardener

29 Jan 2021

It might seem sensible to go into business with a family member or spouse. Employment costs are not as likely to be as high and the negatives of the employer–employee relationship are not so prevalent.

by Georgi Pacetti

28 Jan 2021

To support businesses during the pandemic, HMRC allowed VAT payments due between 20 March and 30 June to be deferred until the 31st March 2021.

by Leigh Smith

27 Jan 2021

It is imperative that owners and managers of any business take time to focus and plan the strategic direction of the business and set key objectives to achieve the overall ambition .

by Gemma Lanning

27 Jan 2021

The highest average weekly private cost was found in Islington in London, at £1,488, while the lowest was found in Blaenau Gwent in Wales, at £621.

by Darshil Shah

25 Jan 2021

Structuring your business at an early stage will save time later and money in the longer-term

by Sarah Gardener

21 Jan 2021

Small businesses have a huge opportunity to get back on their feet as the Supreme Court has ruled that insurers will pay out for losses caused by lockdown.

by Gemma Lanning

21 Jan 2021

Outsourcing senior Alec Thompson, has won recognition in his ACCA Strategic Professional Level exam receiving the highest mark worldwide in the December 2020 examinations.

by Kerry Whitfield

15 Jan 2021

HR Manager Kerry Whitfield discusses the Top tips for effective probationary periods during lockown

by Ed Gibson

11 Jan 2021

There are times when you can’t beat a bit of 1980’s “poodle rock”; even more so when it’s co-written by a local boy (for those interested in that sort of thing Bernie is still in Buckinghamshire and until Covid hit was available for music lessons).