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24th June 2010
The Bribery Act 2010
The Bribery Act 2010 received Royal Assent on 8 April 2010 and it is expected to be implemented from 1 October 2010. The new act means that if a member of your staff is involved in bribery in the ... ... More »
14th June 2010
Making the most of an Audit
Most shrewd clients would prefer not to have to pay out for an annual audit of their accounts, but many do and see it as a very important part of its business plan. So how do clients benefit from our ... ... More »
Business Exit Strategies - Hemel Hempstead
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More tax rises and spending cuts needed to repair UK finances
15th February 2010
Greater efforts will be required to reduce public borrowing than those promised by measures set out in the pre-Budget Report, a leading think tank has argued.
Remunerating for profitability
15th February 2010
To ensure that wages and salaries are a profit-centre, not a cost-centre, for your business, it helps to tie them into profitability. Here are some ways you can do this.
New agency worker rules could 'hamper' job creation
2nd February 2010
New regulations that will entitle temporary workers to many of the same employment rights as permanent staff have gone before Parliament.
Three steps to cheaper financing
2nd February 2010
The cost of external financing can be considerable, and keeping it down is a key element in maximising your profitability. Here are three ways in which you can do this.
Make the most of staff appraisals
2nd February 2010
It is important to hold regular staff appraisals even if you have just one employee.
An innovative solution to the funding dilemma
2nd December 2009
You’re developing your products and services to give you the edge – but how to pay for it? Streetwise businesses are seeking out an innovative solution…
Recession could herald major changes in the business landscape
30th November 2009
The ramifications of the credit crunch and the recession could have a profound impact on how UK businesses operate in the future.
Bad Debt Relief
8th June 2009
Under the normal rules of VAT, a supplier has to account for output tax even if the supply has not been paid for. VAT cannot be reclaimed by issuing a credit note for the unpaid amount.
Dealing with employee absence
8th June 2009
Two million people are reported to suffer from an illness which they believe was caused by or made worse by their current or past work. 35 million working days are lost every year (1.5 days per worker), 28 million due to work-related ill health and seven million due to workplace injury.
Engaging Contractors
8th June 2009
Whilst engaging self-employed contractors can be beneficial to companies looking to control costs and retain flexibility, getting the employment status of a contractor wrong can expose a company to significant PAYE and National Insurance Contributions liabilities together with associated interest and penalties.
MPs, Tax and Expenses - A warning to us all
19th May 2009
In the last few days the subject of expenses has received significant press attention as the expenses that MP’s have been claiming has come under intense public scrutiny.
Recession tax relief measures could ‘discriminate’ against some businesses
25th March 2009
Unincorporated businesses could miss out on a tax relief scheme introduced by the Chancellor in the pre-Budget Report.
Government should ‘scrap’ double business rates hit
23rd March 2009
The government must act to reduce the burden that planned increases in business rates are likely to impose on smaller firms.
Tax return mistakes get new penalty system
18th March 2009
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded taxpayers that a new penalty regime for tax errors is due to come into effect soon.
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Articles
15th February 2010
Remunerating for profitability
To ensure that wages and salaries are a profit-centre, not a cost-centre, for your business, it helps to tie them into profitability. Here are some ways you can do this. ... More »