Blog15th Jan 2024How Can HR Teams Take The Blues Out Of Blue Monday? It’s a brand new-year, and for many people this means an exciting, fresh new start. For others, this period (and the month of January in particular) can be the gloomiest in the year. Whilst we all acknowledge that January only…View more
Blog9th Jan 2024What Is Normalised Working Capital In TransactionsWorking Capital is generally one of the key considerations in an M&A transaction. It is often a subjective and complex area, and it can have implications on the total consideration payable in a transaction. What does working capital represent? Net…By Callum GrayView more
Blog20th Dec 2023Scottish Tax Rates 24/25: Higher Earners Face Soaring RatesThe Scottish 24/25 Budget introduces significant changes that will impact higher earners across Scotland. As tax rates soar for those in higher income brackets, the new budget reflects the Scottish Government’s focus on addressing economic challenges and funding public services.…By Carol EdwardsView more
Blog20th Dec 20232024 Employment Law Changes- Are You Prepared?After a year of change and upheaval for organisations across the UK and Ireland, we are expecting at least nine employment law changes in 2024. These changes are likely to change the employment landscape for employers and employees alike. Political…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog19th Dec 2023Calculating Holiday Pay- What Do I Need To Know?It’s that time of the year again- the time of the year to start calculating holiday pay for your employees. In theory that sounds like the most simple thing, however it can come with complications. Earlier this year we provided…View more
Blog15th Dec 2023Are You Turning Down The Heating At Work?While the cost of energy remains a concern for lots of businesses, turning down the heating, or worse, turning off the heating is not in the best interests of the business or your employees. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare)…By Lee CraigView more
Blog24th Nov 2023Working Safely At Height- What Do You Need To Know?What goes up, must come down, as the adage goes. Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of occupational fatalities and major injuries. Cases commonly involve over-reaching, over-balancing or the failure of a fragile surface. It’s not just…By Lee CraigView more
Blog22nd Nov 2023Set Increases to NLW and NMW: The largest ever cash increase to the minimum wageNo doubt you will have already heard the announcement to increase the National Living Wage (NLW) to £11.44 per hour, amounting to an uplift of almost 10%. This comes after the Government confirmed their acceptance of the recommendations made by…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog21st Nov 2023Autumn Statement- What Changes Can We Expect?A lot can change in a year – and after the 2022 Autumn Statement promised wide ranging tax cuts, only for many of the key measures to be swiftly reversed, 2023 could well grab fewer headlines in comparison. Having said…By Tom AndrewView more
Blog23rd Oct 2023Importance of Financial Projections: Know Your NumbersIn the ever-changing landscape of the UK economy, business owners face a multitude of challenges that demand foresight, strategy, and adaptability in order to maintain success. One of the most valuable tools that savvy business owners can utilise to tackle…By Calum ForresterView more
Blog21st Sep 2023Can Employee Ownership Trusts (“EOTs”) provide an alternative to family succession?Known for their adaptable nature, innovative spirit and contribution to the economy, the importance of the successful continuation of our family businesses cannot be overstated. Retaining the ownership and running of the business within the family is often considered a…By Alan CampbellView more