Why you need to be a good data custodian
As mathematician Clive Humby famously said, “Data is the new oil”. Across all areas of UK business, advancements in technology are creating opportunities for cyber-criminals, and one of the most […]
Insights: Technology
Coming to the UK – Global Mobility
Hilary Stokes – Employer Tax Specialist (supported by Purnima McQuillan) With the rise of global mobility, people move around in a wider variety of roles for many reasons. It is […]
The best resources for international business expansion
Nick Farmer – International Tax Partner When you’re expanding your business overseas, it’s important to fully understand the resources available to you. Nick Farmer, International Tax Partner at Menzies, specialises […]
How to maximise the potential of financial data
Phil Wright – Director For many businesses, financial reporting is a formality and key decision makers do not tend to challenge the numbers in order to decipher what they really […]
What makes a good financial statement audit?
James Hadfield – Audit & Compliance Partner In the current climate of corporate failures and fingers pointed at the audit profession, this question has perhaps never been more relevant. How […]
The MTD deadline approaches but self-employed worker could miss it
A last minute rush for professional advice could lead to a number of self-employed workers potentially missing the deadline for filing their first digital VAT return, according to tax specialist […]
Will your family business last the distance?
Martin Atkins – Partner For a family owned business, the need to secure its future and pass assets onto the next generation is a crucial part of the long-term strategy. […]
How to draw up an international business plan
Nick Farmer – International Tax Partner Many businesses have heard about the benefits of trading internationally, but haven’t yet taken the plunge. Others may have started on this journey, but […]
How to avoid the top 10 Errors at VAT Inspections
Sarah Barron – VAT Senior Manager VAT inspections used to be a fairly regular occurrence for VAT registered business owners. Whilst the number of routine VAT inspections has decreased significantly […]
HMRC reclaims its preferential creditor position
Rachel Lai – Director When laws came into force in 2003, HMRC lost its preferential status in insolvencies. However, in order to boost tax revenues and fund public spending, HMRC’s […]
Attracting investors in a tech-led M&A boom
Alex Duffy – Corporate Finance Director The level of Merger and Acquisitions (M&A) activity is especially high within the tech sector, which attracts a variety of buyers spread over a […]
Valuable supplier relationships
For many owner-managers, expanding their business is a key objective and although growing their supply network may be required, focusing too heavily on the quantity rather than on the quality […]
Protecting your business against invoice scams
Mike Ayres – Senior Manager A new study, conducted by UK Finance, reveals a loss of almost £93bn in 2018 in the UK’s financial services industry as a result of […]
The importance of a solid sale and purchase agreement
Paul Smethurst – Partner Despite the lingering uncertainty within the UK business landscape, merger and acquisition activity remains strong, due in no small part to beneficial exchange rate movements. As […]