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Self Assessment: Be Scam Alert

Self-Assessment customers, who are starting to think about their annual tax returns for the 2022 to 2023 tax year, should guard against being targeted by fraudsters, warns HMRC. Fraudsters target customers when they know they are more likely to be in contact with HMRC, which is why Self-Assessment customers should be extra vigilant about this activity. […]

Read more May 5th, 2023

2022/23 P11d Forms To Be Submitted Online

The deadline for filing the P11d forms to report benefits in kind in respect of directors and employees for 2022/23 is 6 July 2023. Note, however, that the original and amended reports must now be made online and paper returns will be rejected. Forms P11D and P11D(b) returns must be submitted online through one of […]

Read more May 4th, 2023

Are You Buying Or Trading Crypto?

If you are thinking about buying crypto assets you need to know the basics and understand the risks before jumping in. And remember, if you decide to invest in crypto then you should be prepared to lose all the money you have invested. The range and accessibility of crypto currencies have grown rapidly in the […]

Read more May 3rd, 2023

Consultation Into Possible Reform Of Construction Industry Scheme

The Government have announced a number of tax consultations on its Tax Administration and Maintenance Day, 27 April. These include measures designed to support the Government’s ambition to simplify and modernise the tax system, tackle non-compliance, make the tax system fairer for taxpayers and make the customs system work better for traders. One of the […]

Read more May 2nd, 2023

Asking For Referrals

Referrals are a key source of new business for many companies. Here’s how to ask for referrals in the right way. Many people (including your competitors) are uncomfortable asking for referrals. After all, if you do great work for your customers, the referrals will come, right? This approach is passive and although some referrals may […]

Read more April 19th, 2023

Responding To The War For Talent

What can you do if competitors are trying to poach your staff? The job market has been particularly hot since the Covid pandemic. There is a well-publicised shortage of skilled workers, and as a result, there’s a high probability that other businesses are trying to poach your staff. So how do you hang on to […]

Read more April 17th, 2023

Grant To Boost Domestic Tree Production

Applications are now open for the Forestry Commission’s Tree Production Capital Grant. The funding will drive the production of tree seed and saplings through developments in machinery, automation and the expansion of facilities. In line with the aims of the England Trees Action Plan and Government ambitions to treble tree planting rates by the end of this […]

Read more April 14th, 2023

Non-Domestic Rating List For England And Wales 2023

The non-domestic rating list and official statistics have been published for the 2023 revaluation. The rating list sets out all rateable values for non-domestic properties in England and Wales. It is used by local authorities to help determine business rates. Note that your rateable value isn’t the same as your business rates bill. The official statistics for […]

Read more April 12th, 2023

HMRC Late Payment Interest Rates Increase

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 23 March 2023 to increase the Bank of England base rate to 4.25% from 4%. HMRC interest rates are set in legislation and are linked to the Bank of England base rate. As a consequence of the change in the base rate, HMRC interest rates for late payment and […]

Read more April 10th, 2023

The King’s Award For Enterprise

Businesses will soon be invited to apply for the UK’s most prestigious business award when applications open in May. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise has been renamed following the Accession of King Charles III. The Awards will become The King’s Award for Enterprise. The King’s Awards for Enterprise recognise and encourage the outstanding achievements of […]

Read more March 22nd, 2023

Reducing Your Business’ Energy Costs

Energy costs have shot up considerably in the last year. What can you do to reduce your energy costs? Energy prices are soaring; however, you can’t start reducing your energy costs if you don’t know where you are currently spending money on energy in your business. To start, you need to conduct an energy audit. […]

Read more March 22nd, 2023

Reassuring Your Team In Times Of Uncertainty

In businesses across the country, employees are dealing with increasing uncertainty. They are experiencing a cost-of-living crisis and interest rates are rising rapidly, which means some will be worried about paying their mortgages. Energy costs have increased, tech companies are laying off staff and in other sectors there is a shortage of qualified staff. Especially […]

Read more March 21st, 2023

Empathetic Leadership

Empathetic leadership means having the ability to understand the needs of others and being aware of their feelings and thoughts. Modern businesses are about people and relationships as well as sales and revenue. Empathetic leaders help employees and customers feel valued, which helps to create better relationships inside and outside of the business. The following […]

Read more March 20th, 2023

7 Tips To Closing The Deal

Closing the deal is the most important part of the sales process. Every business is a sales organisation. Selling generates the cash flow that is the very lifeblood of any business. However, sales is as much an art as it is a process. Here are our 7 top tips to help you in closing the […]

Read more March 17th, 2023

Budget Summary Spring 2023

On 15 March 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered a ‘Budget for Growth’ after the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast a stronger than expected performance from the UK economy this year with inflation continuing to fall. The Chancellor announced a £27 billion transformation of capital allowances from April this year, which will include the Full Expensing […]

Read more March 16th, 2023