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 […]
Self employment income support scheme (SEISS) Updated 21/08/2020 – see whether you may qualify
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has issued a financial package targeted at those who derive the majority of their income from self-employment who are facing hardship due to the Covid-19 […]
Change of use of Charitable and Relevant Residential properties
In appropriate circumstances, charities, care home operators and not for profit entities are entitled to receive supplies of building services at Zero Rate VAT. To qualify, the entity must first […]
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, […]
It’s time to fast-track Brexit planning
Nick Farmer – International Tax PartnerDD: +44 (0)1784 497153 With less than six months to go until the end of the transition period, and even though it has never been […]
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, […]