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Outsourcing: Is This Something For Your Business?

If is often thought that outsourcing is for larger businesses and can be both expensive and risky. However, done properly it can be very beneficial to a business of any size. Outsourcing gives business owners more time to spend on important tasks rather than tasks that could be done by outsourcing helping you to grow […]

Read more February 16th, 2022

Prepare Your Business For Making Tax Digital For VAT

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT becomes mandatory for all VAT registered businesses from 1 April 2022. Businesses with a taxable turnover above £85,000 have already been required to follow Making Tax Digital, keeping digital records and filing VAT returns using compatible software since April 2019. From 1 April 2022, all VAT registered businesses must […]

Read more February 15th, 2022

Time To Upgrade To Windows 11?

New design, same old Windows, and that’s a good thing. Windows is the world’s most popular operating system for desktop and laptop computers. For decades, businesses around the world have relied on Windows to run their IT systems and processes. So, when Microsoft launches a new version of Windows, the whole world sits up and […]

Read more February 14th, 2022

Making Training Stick

How can businesses train their teams of people more effectively? Businesses that invest in training their team enjoy greater employee retention and the right training can also have a positive effect on your profit margins. To build a high performing organisation, you need to plan for sustained learning. Providing the training is one thing, but […]

Read more February 11th, 2022

Have You Updated Your Strategic Plan From 2021?

Do you have a strategic plan? If not we encourage all clients to consider taking time to prepare a 2022 Strategic plan. “A sailor without a destination will never get a favourable wind” It is easier to get to your destination with a plan. We all know this simple truth. If you are driving from […]

Read more January 24th, 2022

Key Business Trends For 2022

The world is changing fast and businesses are having to adapt accordingly. Businesses across the world have been grappling with rapid transformation because of changes to working practices, shifts in buyer behaviour and ongoing economic uncertainty. The way we work is evolving In the last 18 months, the shift to agile or flexible working has […]

Read more January 24th, 2022

Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

The Government has reintroduced the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme (SSPRS). This is a temporary scheme to support employers facing heightened levels of sickness absence due to COVID-19. The SSPRS will refund small and medium-sized employers’ COVID-related SSP costs for up to two weeks per employee. To qualify for the scheme employers must have less […]

Read more January 21st, 2022

Full EU Customs Controls Have Begun

HMRC have written to traders with a reminder of the changes to customs controls that came into force from 1 January 2022 and how they might affect the way goods are imported and exported between Great Britain and the EU. You can read this letter, along with more information about these changes by going to GOV.UK […]

Read more January 18th, 2022

Want To Get Your Tax Bill Down?

If your tax payment due on 31 January is more than you expected there is still time to reduce the liability if you are prepared to take a risk. An HMRC tax planning opportunity is to invest in a company that qualifies under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) or under Seed EIS. These investments enable […]

Read more January 12th, 2022

New Year Tax Planning Ideas

At this time of year, we think about New Year’s resolutions. It is also a good time to start planning your tax affairs before the end of the tax year on 5th April. An obvious tax planning point would be to maximise your ISA allowances for the 2021/22 tax year (still £20,000 each). You might […]

Read more January 10th, 2022

130% Super-Deduction For Investing In New Plant Continues

Many businesses may have been too short of cash to take advantage of the new super-deduction for investing in new plant in 2021 but may be more confident about investing in 2022. This tax break, which started on 1 April 2021 continues until 31 March 2023, allows companies to deduct 130% of the cost of […]

Read more January 7th, 2022

New Freeport Opportunities

In his Spring 2021 Budget, the Chancellor announced that there would be 8 “Freeports” in England with generous tax breaks to encourage businesses to set up and invest in those areas. The devolved governments will also be announcing locations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in due course. The proposed locations of the freeports can […]

Read more January 7th, 2022

Aligning Your Marketing And Sales

In many businesses, marketing and sales functions are not very joined up. Sales and marketing teams typically work in silos. Marketing focuses on communication and supporting the buyer’s journey, while sales teams nurture leads and close the deals. Sales and marketing alignment refers to sales and marketing teams that share resources and adopt streamlined processes […]

Read more December 21st, 2021

Snow & Adverse Weather Conditions

As we enter Winter, we might see some snow and ice conditions in the UK making it difficult for employees to travel to and from work. As an employer what do I need to do regarding employees wages during adverse weather conditions? If an employee does not come to work because of the bad weather […]

Read more December 20th, 2021

Top Tips For Building Trust Among Your Team

To build a high performing business, managers need to cultivate trust among the whole team. Trust is the glue that sticks the team together in any business. Trust is built through transparent and authentic leadership. For example, if things don’t go to plan, authentic managers are the ones who raise their hand and admit they […]

Read more December 20th, 2021