How to reduce the risk of insolvency in the new normal
How can I avoid insolvency? A question our business recovery team are frequently asked and, whilst there are a myriad of different ways depending upon the circumstances of the business, […]
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Have a staffing plan that helps you achieve your business ambitions
Maximising the return on your staff investment requires a bit of planning. You need to connect your staff to your vision of company success, organise your departments and job roles […]
Develop and improve the performance of your staff
No one can stand still. Advances in client expectations, technology, innovation, regulation, working practices and competition affect everyone in your business to some extent. Some of us also need to […]
Attract, select, retain and motivate great staff
The easiest way to deliver success is to have great staff who know what do to and how to do it well; who have a positive attitude and forward thinking […]
Minimise the legal risks associated with employing people
A lack of awareness, incorrect assumptions and sometimes even a fear of the law can prevent you from taking action to protect your businesses and from dealing with staff problems […]
R&D TAX RELIEF AND COVID-19
R&D tax reliefs are part of the government’s strategy to incentivise innovative companies but many are still missing out on the generous reliefs available. For those companies making R&D claims, […]
The Kickstart Scheme – key information for employers
The scheme is available in England, Scotland and Wales and provides the opportunity to receive funding for employing young people at risk of long-term unemployment, in return for providing them […]
Disclosure of cross-border transactions
Transparency and fairness are fundamental concepts in international tax, and global tax authorities are becoming increasingly interested in the cross-border transactions undertaken by their taxpayers. As a result, a new […]
The benefits of outsourcing to franchise businesses
To survive the current competitive landscape, franchising businesses need to continually evolve, as technology is revolutionising the way we interact and exchange information. To keep on top of performance and […]
Corporate tax in times of change
As part of the new reality of business, companies are having to deal with an unprecedented amount of change. This may be related to Covid-19, Brexit, technology, the economic downturn, […]
What is the temporary reduction in VAT available to the hospitality, holiday accommodation and attraction sectors?
Carol Hallam – VAT Specialist The temporary measure allows a reduced rate of VAT to apply to businesses across the UK making certain supplies relating to: Hospitality Holiday accommodation Attractions […]
What are the complexities around flexible furlough, should you be calculating in hours or days?
Furlough before the 30th June? For an employee to be eligible for flexible furlough, they must have been furloughed for a 3-week period during or before June. For this reason, […]
Summer economic update comments from our experts
To support the recovery of the UK economy from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a series of measures to encourage employers to keep on […]
Important reminders about flexible furlough and managing redundancy 03/08/2020
The requirement for employer contributions to furlough costs is within sight, so we thought it might be helpful to offer some important reminders about the scheme and some key points […]