HMRC aren’t known for their Christmas spirit, but there is one area where some taxpayers can benefit from a little cashflow bonus if they act now.
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Five Ways UK Businesses Can Maximise Success in 2024
After another year of increasing costs and continued supply chain issues, businesses have become accustomed to operating in an ever-changing economic landscape.
A New Chapter in Transparency? Companies House’s New Powers to Tackle Economic Crime
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act was passed in late October after years of public consultation on tackling economic crime, spurred on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Your survival guide to the office Christmas party
With Shakin’ Stevens back on our radios for the first time in 12 months, and a shipment of mince pies large enough to feed a small army having arrived at your local supermarket, it’s certainly beginning to look a lot like Christmas wherever you go.
Cybercrime and SME’s – why your business could be next
What do the terms ‘malware’ and ‘ransomware’ mean to you? Probably not very much given that they sound more like plot lines from an Ian Flemming novel rather than very real threats to the stability and viability of our businesses.
Martyn’s Law: What does it mean for businesses following the King’s Speech announcement
The Government’s Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill featured in the King’s Speech 2023 on Tuesday (November 7), indicating the Government’s intention to pass the new law in the coming months. Security expert Marcus Gerrard, of Safetyflex Barriers, discusses what this means for businesses…
The implications of the bank of Mum & Dad
Claire Johnson, a partner in Clarke Willmott’s private capital team, looks at the implications associated with the so-called ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ and how parents can make informed choices about contributing to their child’s property purchase.
Fundamentals Of Effective Web Design And Development: Insights From A London Agency
As the digital world undergoes constant transformation, the importance of effective web design cannot be overstated. A meticulously crafted, engaging, user-friendly website serves as the digital face of a business, where first impressions count and can be costly.
Better PR for your business’s growth
Contrary to the TV stereotype in Absolutely Fabulous and other cultural spoofs, a PR is far more than the character Edina guzzling bottles of champagne or an obsequious person in a marketing meeting who is thin on good advice and ideas.
Capital Gains Tax changes may reveal underpaid tax
Changes to regulations regarding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and separating couples could alert people to the fact that they may have failed to pay sufficient tax in the past.
Raising venture debt as an early-stage business – when is the right time?
Venture debt may not appear that enticing to founders during periods when capital is abundant and equity investors are pouring money into startups at sky-high valuations.
Preparing Your Business for Sale
Whether you’re considering selling a portion of your equity or your entire company, it’s essential to prepare your business effectively.
How a good person becomes a toxic leader
There are so many reasons in this world to be miserable. War, famine, poverty, pandemics, mental health crises, the list goes on. As leaders, we have the opportunity – nay, responsibility – to prevent the workplace being such a reason.
Redundancies and Trust: Can the two coexist?
Employment law experts have warned business leaders of the challenging optics in the face of the predicted influx of redundancies during 2023, alongside shifting expectations in a changing workforce.
How to plan for the death of a business partner.
It was Benjamin Franklin who once said “…nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
