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Is cash king?

The origin of "cash is king" is not clear. It was used in 1988, after the global stock market crash in 1987, by Pehr G. Gyllenhammar, who was Chief Executive Officer of Swedish car group Volvo

19 Mar 2021

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Is cash king? - news article image

Is cash king?

The origin of "cash is king" is not clear. It was used in 1988, after the global stock market crash in 1987, by Pehr G. Gyllenhammar, who was Chief Executive Officer of Swedish car group Volvo

19 Mar 2021

Shaw Gibbs and BSKP joint Brexit VAT seminar - news article image

Shaw Gibbs and BSKP joint Brexit VAT seminar

Asim Khan recently joined forces with German DFK member firm BSKP to deliver a seminar to help clients plan for Brexit.

18 Mar 2021

How do I wind up my business? - news article image

How do I wind up my business?

Winding up the business is not always about insolvency, it can be about shareholders releasing their investment in the business in the most efficient way. If you are looking to wind up your business there are a number of areas that you need to consider

17 Mar 2021

But, could you have your cake and eat it? - news article image

But, could you have your cake and eat it?

The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs provides evidence that this popular quotation, that you cannot retain your cake for future consumption having already eaten it, dates back prior to 1546, when it was included in a compendium compiled by John Heywood.

16 Mar 2021

Who would have thought that pensions and tax could be so emotive? - news article image

Who would have thought that pensions and tax could be so emotive?

There was little in the Budget that affected pensions, despite the perennial rumours that tax relief would be restricted or tax free cash abolished.

16 Mar 2021

S24 mortgage interest restrictions – turning up the heat for buy-to-let landlords - news article image

S24 mortgage interest restrictions – turning up the heat for buy-to-let landlords

As we emerge from winter into the warmer climes of spring, many buy-to-let landlords have emerged from the hibernation period to find that they are still the icy grip of Section 24 (S24) mortgage interest restriction changes.

15 Mar 2021

Budget 2021 - The full report - news article image

Budget 2021 - The full report

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his second Budget on Wednesday 3 March 2021. In his speech he set out a three-part plan in order to recover, kick start and rebuild the UK's economy.

4 Mar 2021

Budget 2021 Investment-led recovery - news article image

Budget 2021 Investment-led recovery

Rishi Sunak opened his UK Budget announcement today with the facts that although are not unfamiliar to us, are still a harsh reality. The UK has suffered the largest shrink in the economy in 300 years and the Government has borrowed at levels not seen since wartime.

3 Mar 2021

Do I have enough to retire? - news article image

Do I have enough to retire?

For many, the most important issue is the amount of money left for retirement, is it enough to have the lifestyle desired.

26 Feb 2021

Is a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) accessible to all? - news article image

Is a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) accessible to all?

A CVA is a procedure enabling a company to come to an arrangement with its creditors over the payment of its debts. It can be used to settle debts over a period of time with creditor approval by paying only a proportion of the amount that it owes, or by paying them in full.

26 Feb 2021

How do I plan for succession? - news article image

How do I plan for succession?

A single business owner can limit the value of the business where the knowledge of suppliers, internal procedures and clients sits solely with them. As a consequence, the value of the business may only be worth the liquidated value of the tangible assets.

23 Feb 2021

Long-term planning amidst short-term turmoil - news article image

Long-term planning amidst short-term turmoil

This last year has shone not so much a light as a bank of concert quality lighting on a couple of areas which are, if not ignored, then often underplayed, namely illness and death.

23 Feb 2021

Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTD)– Soft landing period due to end - news article image

Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTD)– Soft landing period due to end

All UK businesses that are required to be MTD registered for VAT reporting purposes will from 1st April 2021 have to adapt their systems to meet HMRC’s new ‘digital links’ requirement as pure filing of the VAT numbers will no longer possible.

23 Feb 2021

How much is my business worth? - news article image

How much is my business worth?

A business is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it and what a seller is willing to sell it for.

22 Feb 2021

Where do I get business advice from? - news article image

Where do I get business advice from?

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.

19 Feb 2021

Do I need an audit and what does it consist of? - news article image

Do I need an audit and what does it consist of?

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.

17 Feb 2021

How do I start international trade? - news article image

How do I start international trade?

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

15 Feb 2021

Will my business assets be subject to Inheritance Tax? - news article image

Will my business assets be subject to Inheritance Tax?

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

12 Feb 2021

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