Blog6th Feb 2023Celebrating 50 Years of the Simple Tax: A Milestone OverviewAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the Simple Tax, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on how this straightforward tax policy has influenced the financial landscape and shaped our understanding of taxation over the past five decades. 1973 was…By Alistair DuncanView more
Blog25th Jan 2023The Importance Of Succession For Family BusinessesWithin the intricacy of family businesses, succession planning weaves the path for continuity and prosperity. This article delves into the significance of succession planning, highlighting its role in safeguarding the legacy of family enterprises. From nurturing talents within the family…By Paula FraserView more
Blog22nd Dec 20222022 Sector Year in ReviewThis year has been a year of growth, a year of events, a year of change and overall, a year to remember. It has not come without its challenges and changes. As the year draws to a close we asked…View more
Blog13th Dec 2022What challenges are family businesses facing today?The UK is going through a period of uncertainty. The economy is struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve had months of political uncertainty and the rise in the price of necessities such as energy and food have caused…View more
Blog12th Dec 2022Food & drink sector dos & don’ts for cost of living crisisThe soaring price of food, energy and running costs has pushed inflation to a 40-year high as the rising cost of living continues to squeeze. UK food and energy prices are rising at their fastest rate in 42 years. With…View more
Blog21st Nov 2022How to organise your finance function Your finance function is the eyes and ears of your business. It gives you insight where you need and reports on your past and predicts your future. A finance team needs to have the right people in the right seats.…By Lauren McCluskeyView more
Blog2nd Nov 2022Inflation at a 40-year high and the cost of living continuing to pinch: “We want to help our employees, but how”With inflation remaining on the rise and now at a 40-year high of 10.1% and the threat of more hikes in interest rates, employees are really feeling the pinch. The jump in the last 12 months is so much higher…View more
Blog17th Oct 2022To be or not to be – mini-budgetAs we found out last week from several press articles, the new Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, does not support many of the tax cutting measures that were set out in the mini-budget by the former Chancellor Kwarteng. The first being the…View more
Blog5th Oct 2022Succession in a Family BusinessThe Chinese proverb that ‘wealth will not pass beyond three generations’ is likely to send a shiver down the spine of those who run a family business. Whether your business has just started trading or you are thinking about retiring…By Paula FraserView more
Blog19th Aug 2022Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-AssessmentFrom 6 April 2024, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) will apply to self-employed individuals and landlords with total business and/or property income above £10,000 per year. Under MTD for ITSA, taxpayers caught by the regime will…By Lynn GracieView more
Blog4th Aug 2022CYCLE TO WORK DAY – ANTICIPATING 1 AUGUST 2024As we approach National Cycle to Work Day on 1 August 2024, the significance of cycling for both personal health and environmental well-being continues to grow. Originally introduced by the UK government in 1999, the Cycle to Work scheme aimed…View more