| News, comments and updates - April 2012 |
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| Approached to sell your business? |
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Many business owners ask me what to do when they have been approached by another company about selling their business. Often these approaches can come out of the blue and you just don’t know how to respond.

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| Trading in China - Ready for the challenge? |
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Although the prediction is that China’s growth rate will slow, it will still expand by around 8% in 2012 which, let’s face it, is very good in comparison with other economies at the moment.

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| Staff - your greatest asset |
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For many of our SME clients, giving large or any pay rises to staff in these difficult times is not always possible, so how can employers make absolutely sure that staff feel valued, not just once but always?

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| Stamp prices set to rise |
The cost of a first class stamp is due to rise from 46p to 60p, while second class stamps are going up from 36p to 50p.

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| Pension auto-enrolment thresholds confirmed |
As the start date for pension auto-enrolment approaches, the Government has confirmed that the earnings limits for contributions will rise in line with the thresholds for tax and national insurance.

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| 19th April 2012 |
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 | PAYE/NIC due for the month to 5 April 2012. |  | Quarter 4 2011/2012 PAYE and CIS remittance due for small employees and contractors, including any balance of 2010/2011 PAYE/NI. |
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| 20th April 2012 |
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 | Interest will begin to accrue on unpaid PAYE/NI for 2011/2012 (if not paid electronically). |
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| 30th April 2012 |
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 | Normal annual adjustment for VAT partial exemption calculations (monthly returns). |  | Filing date for Corporation Tax Return Form CT600 for period ended 30 April 2011. |
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| 1st May 2012 |
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 | Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for period ended 31 July 2011. |  | Last day for notifying car changes in quarter to 5 April - P46 (Car) (Online submission only). |
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| Keeping you informed
Remember, we are here to advise you and keep you up to date with changes that may affect your business. Contact us if you need any help.

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