Board you cannot afford? – Mastermind Event

One solution to this problem is to meet regularly with business owners in a similar position to yourself and use their knowledge and experience to act as your board of directors. Though how can you reach out to these people that are in a similar position facing similar challenges to you?

Board you cannot afford? – Mastermind Event 2015-08-06T14:30:59+01:00

Board you cannot afford? – Mastermind Event

One solution to this problem is to meet regularly with business owners in a similar position to yourself and use their knowledge and experience to act as your board of directors. Though how can you reach out to these people that are in a similar position facing similar challenges to you?

Board you cannot afford? – Mastermind Event 2015-08-06T14:30:59+01:00

Average family pays £730,000 in tax in a lifetime

Average family pays £730,000 in tax over a lifetime New research has found that families face a bill of more than £730,000 in direct and indirect taxes over their lifetime. The data shows that the household pays more than £250,000 in income tax, £146,775 in VAT, £92,795 in NICs and £59,955 in council tax over 55 years. [...]

Average family pays £730,000 in tax in a lifetime 2015-08-05T09:36:56+01:00

Average family pays £730,000 in tax in a lifetime

Average family pays £730,000 in tax over a lifetime New research has found that families face a bill of more than £730,000 in direct and indirect taxes over their lifetime. The data shows that the household pays more than £250,000 in income tax, £146,775 in VAT, £92,795 in NICs and £59,955 in council tax over 55 years. [...]

Average family pays £730,000 in tax in a lifetime 2015-08-05T09:36:56+01:00

BUY TO LET MORTGAGE – TAX CHANGES

BUY TO LET MORTGAGE – TAX CHANGES Part of the announcements in this year’s Budget, was the proposal to restrict the amount of tax relief available to landlords who have mortgaged properties. The restrictions will be phased in over 5 years and will be complete by the tax year ended 5 April 2021 Tax year [...]

BUY TO LET MORTGAGE – TAX CHANGES 2015-07-20T12:37:28+01:00

Business Bitesize – Is your Business safe from competitive attack?

How come some businesses thrive in the face of competitive chaos and turbulent change whilst others stutter and stall? Is your Business safe from competitive attack? Download the latest copy of our Business Bitesize to find out more.  

Business Bitesize – Is your Business safe from competitive attack? 2015-07-16T12:09:22+01:00

P11D Headaches

The P11D form is used to notify HM Revenue & Customs of benefits that you have received from your company; these include private medical insurance, gym membership and company cars.  However, you also have to report travel & subsistence and entertaining expenses that have been paid using the company credit card or reimbursed to you. [...]

P11D Headaches 2015-07-10T10:28:38+01:00

It’s always nice to get a freebie

It’s a rare occasion to receive something for free, but now, Companies House, in line with the government’s commitment to free data, has launched a new public beta service which gives access to over 170 million company records for free! The service provides access to digital records on companies and directors including financial accounts, company [...]

It’s always nice to get a freebie 2015-07-10T10:24:39+01:00

Guest Article – Is it fair to label Insolvency Practitoners as Grim Reapers?

This month’s guest blog is by Isobel Brett of Bretts Business Recovery, based in Gravesend. As well as a qualified Insolvency Practitioner Isobel plays golf and organises the Kent Business Professional Golf Society which gives you the opportunity to meet other professionals over a hopefully enjoyable round of golf! If this article raises any issues [...]

Guest Article – Is it fair to label Insolvency Practitoners as Grim Reapers? 2015-06-23T15:24:16+01:00

Time for Change – Kick start your good habits

I was idly browsing the other day and came across The Body Coach On-line 90 day programme which involves a combination of exercise and healthy eating, the catch phrase being Lean in 15 - #leanin15 It got me thinking if it takes 90 days of doing something different to form a habit that will change [...]

Time for Change – Kick start your good habits 2015-06-11T11:25:50+01:00