UHY Ross Brooke Chartered Accountants
According to the latest Business in Britain report from Lloyds Bank, overall business confidence remains strong and stable. This positive attitude is largely underpinned by companies’ expectations of an improvement in exports, as well as an anticipated increase in investment levels. The twice-yearly Lloyds Bank report gathers the views of
George Osborne will deliver his second Budget of the year on 8 July, but what little gems might we expect to see in there? In their party manifesto the Conservatives outlined the need to make £12 billion of cuts to the Welfare Budget but did not specify any details where
Would you use an unqualified Dentist, Doctor or Solicitor? Would you let a self-taught dentist extract your teeth; an amateur doctor operate on you; or an unqualified solicitor represent you in a big case that could cost you your house? Of course you wouldn’t – So why would you use
Already there are a number of reported cases of businesses who have failed to sign staff up to a workplace pension scheme being hit with escalating fines by the Pensions regulator. Under current workplace pension rules, all employers with at least one member of staff have to undertake certain duties,
That amazing brand name or business name you have is valuable. Valuables should be protected and a brand can be protected by registering it as a trade mark. However, not every name will qualify as a trade mark, so here are some essential questions you need to ask before deciding
Locum Dentists, Doctors, Pharmacists, Veterinary surgeons and Opticians often prefer to regards themselves as self-employed. This usually gives them a tax advantage over employed status, but HMRC have been taking a very strong line in contesting the employment status of locums. The onus of proof lies very much with the
Having a meaningful and effective relationship with your bank manager can be a key factor in running a successful business, but how do you go about finding and nurturing that relationship? Firstly it clearly has to be someone who you can work with, someone who you trust and respect, although
As avid fans of online computing, we were pleased to hear in Budget 2015 of the Chancellor’s plans to move reporting for tax purposes into the digital era with the ultimate aim of removing the requirement to submit the annual tax return. For those that believe that this means that
Well – why not have a business coach? The world’s best sports people – individuals and teams – routinely have a team of coaches around them. The purpose? To help the athlete or team perform at their very best. And businesses are no different; many businesses, both large and small,
There are many reasons why people need solicitors. You may be selling your business, putting together a major new contract or moving location. It might form part of your tax planning strategy or just getting your business in order. In the worst case, you may be involved in a dispute,