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Our blog will help you to find new and exciting ways to improve your business operation. Whether through articles from our in-house tax experts, a list of top tips for improving your business workflows, or just updates from the world tailored with our opinions, there is something here for everyone.
VAT One Business or Two?
A recent #VAT #Tribunal had to decide whether two hairdressing businesses should be treated as a single business for the purposes of #VAT #registration.
Dementia Tax: What Is This?
The Conservative Party Manifesto announcement and subsequent U-Turn on the requirement to pay for social care may have caused many voters to switch their allegiance in the June Election. Although this so-called “#Dementia #tax” is not strictly a tax, paying for social care has become more important than #Inheritance #Tax for many families.
Understanding Your People
One of the most important tasks in creating a high-performance culture in your business is taking the time to understand your team and their needs. When employees’ needs are met, and they feel aligned with the strategy, vision and values of the firm, they tend to respond with higher levels of engagement and commitment, and are willing to go the extra mile to support the development of the business.
TAX IMPLICATIONS OF HUNG PARLIAMENT
The result of the General Election has left Teresa May and the Conservative Party clinging on to power with support from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland. This leads to a period of significant uncertainty for the country as the BREXIT negotiations are just about to start.
RISKY BUSINESS: GOOD RISK VERSUS BAD RISK
From a business perspective, there are good and bad risks. Every opportunity that creates value can be considered a good risk. Bad risks include ignoring regulations or failing to implement effective policies and procedures.
Common problems with wills
For the unprepared, the process of making a will and ensuring it is followed properly can contain many pitfalls. Every step taken must abide by the letter of the law and any diversions can result in an invalid will and the moving of the deceased’s estate into the realm of intestacy law.
Claiming R&D relief for SMEs
R&D tax credits allow businesses engaged in R&D projects to receive a tax deduction based on the costs incurred on the project.
Trusts: An introduction
The comedian Rik Mayall shocked the British public last year after he died suddenly at the age of 56. Almost a year on, the future of his £1.2 million estate has been thrown into doubt after it emerged that he failed to leave a valid will, thereby leaving his assets ‘intestate’.
Five ways to grow your business
“How do I grow my business?”
It can be a difficult question to answer. If you don’t know what kind of growth you’re aiming for, it seems like a vague concept. Do you want to increase your profits? Open a new office or store? Hire more employees?
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