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3 ways your accountant can help you grow your business
The alarming truth about running a business in today’s unforgiving markets is that most don't survive the first 3 years. But even if you manage to survive, is that really what you created your business for? Of course not, you want to thrive and grow your business....
Turning your business into a franchise?
The process of turning a business into a franchise begins long before the first advertisements are placed for potential franchisees. You must first gain a full understanding of franchising, including its advantages and disadvantages, and its likely effect on their...
We’re only days away from GDPR coming into force. Are you ready?
We’re only days away from GDPR coming into force. Are you ready? The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (or GDPR as it’s more commonly known) comes into force on the 25th May. It replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 and overlaps with The Privacy and Electronic...
How to value a business
If you're buying or selling a small business, first and foremost, you need to know what the business is worth. The issue here is that sometimes what a seller thinks the business is worth, and what the potential buyer thinks, are usually two different figures. If...
If you’re a Contractor, here’s what you need to know about IR35
Essentially, IR35 is a legislation designed to stop workers fraudulently claiming to be contractors for tax benefits when they are for all intents and purposes an employee. Do you provide your services through a limited company? If the answer is yes, HMRC needs to be...
What should it mean if your Accountant is proactive?
I have noticed that just about every Accountant will tell you that they work proactively with their clients, but what does that actually mean? I think most people think of proactivity as the opposite of being simply reactive. It means taking initiative and attempting...
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