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If the rules around social functions are followed, staff events like your end-of-year party, or your summer barbecue are tax-deductible...

In his opening remarks, Jeremy Hunt said his priorities are stability, growth and public services. Stability - Stability is about...

Helping to fund the causes that are close to your heart is one of the positive side effects of running a successful business. But you...

If your only income is from employment, your tax payments are pretty straightforward. But if you have other sources of income – things...

Whether you’re heading into a holiday period, or just planning to take a break (and congratulations, because a healthy business means...

We're well into the final quarter of the year, with 2023 just a few months around the corner. But are you ready for the year-end? And...

If your property is jointly owned by two or more people, there can be tax advantages in splitting any profits you make between you and...

When couples separate, tax issues aren’t generally at the top of your list of worries. But the rules around disposal of your shared home...

We live in what might be seen as ‘interesting times’. UK politics is going through a turbulent and unpredictable time at present, leading...

Christmas is nearly here, and it’s a great time to let your customers and team members know how much you appreciate them. But after...

Transforming into a digital business sets the best possible infrastructure for your future growth. And, as your business scales, the...

Rising global energy prices are a worry for all business owners. When the cost of your predicted annual bill doubles overnight, that’s...

Having a 'corporate social responsibility (CSR)' strategy was something that used to be the sole preserve of giant corporations. But with...

Once you've sold your business and have received the funds from the sale, you're then faced with a big question: what happens next? After...

Finding the deposit for your first house can be a struggle, and many millennials and Gen Z zoomers are turning to ‘The Bank of Mum and...

Are you recording, measuring and analysing enough of the data being generated by your business? With so many apps and digital solutions...

As the old saying goes, a week is a long time in politics. But keeping up with the recent changes in policy, tax legislation (and job...

One of the key reasons you trade through a limited company is to reduce your liability as a director. And one key benefit of getting...

With the current retail climate, it’s more important than ever to provide tremendous value to your customers and maximise your sales. One...

How much thought have you put into planning out your retirement years? Your employees will automatically be enrolled into a workplace...