Act like a hawk – defend your business!
by Henry Briggs on February 24, 2012
The next 12 months are likely to be extraordinarily tough for businesses as they compete for market share and survive by winning business from others and I can only urge business owners to ‘act like hawks’ over the coming year ahead. Company bosses that are looking for success could do worse than model themselves on hawks.
Read More....HMRC final reminders – More heavy handed treatment
by Haines Watts on February 23, 2012
It appears that everyone who still owes tax that was due on 31st January 2012 will be receiving (or has already received) a letter from HMRC headed ‘Self Assessment: Final Reminder’. These letters are both intimidating and misleading. If you have received one then read more details here about what to do.
Read More....Academies conversion – Top 10 issues
by Peter Bancroft on February 22, 2012
It is becoming more and more evident that, whilst there are undoubted benefits for schools converting to Academies, there is a growing perception that the initial process is fraught with difficulties and frustrations.
Read More....50% tax rate – no escape yet
by Terri Halstead on February 16, 2012
The 50% tax rate imposed on higher rate taxpayers is a subject of much debate, I seriously question its effectiveness but it’s here to stay – for the time being at least. We’re in a situation where owner/managers who would have normally taken cash out of the company are just warehousing it.
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