News & Updates

A recent case before the tax tribunal has confirmed that all of a company’s shares are ordinary shares except those that carry a fixed rate of return. This is a crucial distinction with regards to CGT business asset disposal (BAD) relief. - Read More

Grants of between £10,000 and £40,000 are being made available via a new business support programme called Scale Up 4 Growth, to enable ambitious SMEs to fully develop their potential. - Read More

A collection of articles summarising the new Brexit rules for trade and VAT which now apply to UK businesses importing to, or exporting from, the EU. - Read More

If the impact of the coronavirus pandemic means you're facing the prospect of having to reduce your staffing levels, make sure you're aware of the tax and NIC implications to you and your employees when making redundancy payments. - Read More

HMRC is warning VAT-registered businesses of the new Brexit trading rules which will come into effect when Britain leaves the EU on 31 December 2020. It's important to put new procedures in place now to ensure your business is ready. - Read More

These days customers are increasingly focused on sustainability, the environment and ‘giving back’. But did you know that meeting your customers' expectations can actually be good for your business, as well as for the environment? - Read More

A look towards what trends we can expect to see emerging in the business world during 2020. It pays to be prepared and to anticipate how these changes could affect your business. - Read More

Cash is the lifeblood of any business. Profit is important, but without cash in the bank you're going to fail pretty quickly. Here are some tips to manage your cash flow and keep it under control. - Read More

Christmas is miles away, let alone January. So why on earth would you file your Self Assessment tax return now, over 4 months before the deadline? - Read More

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, you'll need to register for an EORI number in order to continue trading goods into and out of the UK. Here's how to make sure you're prepared. - Read More

The cost of running a business goes up every year, but when was the last time you increased your prices? Raising your prices can work - but only if you do it right. - Read More

Succession planning can be the elephant in the room for a family business. John Tooth examines how best to tackle this emotive subject to ensure a successful outcome - Read More

There are still more questions than answers relating to Brexit, but HMRC has updated its guidance on how VAT rules will change in the event of a no deal to help businesses prepare. - Read More

As we begin a new year, we thought it would be interesting to share some of the top business trends which have been predicted for 2019. - Read More

There are fewer than 150 days remaining until the UK is scheduled to leave the EU, and there’s still a huge amount of uncertainty around the type of deal which will be secured. Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), whether they trade with EU countries or not, could face a substantial amount of financial ambiguity at this time, and so it pays to be sufficiently prepared. - Read More