Insights

As part of the government’s response to Covid they announced a reduced rate of VAT for the hospitality sector which included hotels and tourist attractions. The rate is changing from […]

The past 18 months of ever-changing travel restrictions across the globe has certainly caused major disruption for the travel industry. Now, as restrictions ease, travel seems to be opening up […]

With the Gym Group and DLL focused on finding new sites, it seems there is optimism in the sector’s ability to bounce back following what has been a very challenging […]

The Government’s recent decision to increase national insurance contributions (known as NIC) by 1.25 per cent from April 2022 has come at a difficult time for SMEs, many of which […]

What is R&D tax relief? A corporation tax relief introduced back in 2000 to incentivise innovative UK businesses to invest in R&D and create advances in science and technology. What […]

With the whirlwind of the last 18 months still at the front of everybody’s mind, the Government’s ever changing COVID-19 support packages and restrictions have been a direct influencer for […]

As they progress along the road to recovery, owner managers have the perfect opportunity to future-proof operating models and strengthen their business’ performance. Conducting a viability test, rather than reverting […]

Does business growth drive the evolution of its finance function, or vice-versa?  The evolution of a finance function from a basic compliance tool to an analytical machine (shaping decision-making and strategy) is key in driving the development, strength and resilience of a business.  Most organisations begin life with rudimentary finance processes and then build […]

With the easing of pandemic restriction in England set to lift on 19th July, employers need to look at working arrangements for their employees. So, how to decide where employees […]

Just as businesses were ready to return to a version of normality, the delay in the final stage of the coronavirus roadmap has forced many to stop in their tracks […]

The rules on checking prospective employees’ right to work have always been a bit complicated, but changes driven by Covid and Brexit are taking place.  It s vital for employers […]

As the UK economy starts to open up again, there are new opportunities for owner managers to increase their revenues and super charge their growth plans. Although, this period of […]

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Working from home has become more and more common in the current climate. Companies have had to implement flexible working regimes between the office and home working.  This new style […]