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
Blog21st Feb 2022Cash in the family business – how much is too much?We are all acutely aware of the pressures which many family businesses have been under over the course of the last two years since the start of the pandemic. With all of the uncertainty and constantly changing guidance for businesses…View more
Blog24th Jan 2022Brexit – One year report cardWith the first 12 months of post-Brexit trade under our belts, now is an ideal time to take stock and consider the report card for Brexit. Alistair Duncan, Head of Indirect Tax, looks at which strengths can be highlighted and…View more
Blog9th Dec 20212021 Year in Review: Family BusinessFamily businesses have continued to show resilience, innovation and entrepreneurship during the last year with the exit from the pandemic being slower than was hoped. Many businesses have continued to do very well and managed to operate throughout, but with…View more
Blog29th Sep 2021Investing in the family businessI wear a lot of hats at AAB, two of which are leading a team that supports our family business clients; and Corporate Finance partner, where I help clients to grow their businesses through investment, acquisition or refreshed strategic thinking.…View more
Blog9th Aug 2021Inheritance Tax hikes to pay the COVID bill?Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic rumbles on, with the furlough scheme set to come to an end on 30 September and the various relaxations in restrictions across the whole of the UK, economic recovery must be top of the Chancellor’s agenda.…View more
Blog17th Jun 2021Family Businesses feeling a mix of concern & optimism post-CovidFamily firms are the engine room of the Scottish economy, and they continue to contribute significantly to employment, economic output and the creation of wealth, on top of making a real impact on the communities in which they are located. View more
Blog12th May 2021Succession Planning for Your Family BusinessFamily businesses come in all sorts of guises, with varying internal challenges and external market forces. But one thing they all have in common is that eventually someone else will need to take the reins. While it’s possible that the business could be…View more
Blog30th Mar 2021How could Inheritance Tax & Business Relief impact your family business?Business Owners will most likely be aware of the important Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) relief currently available on the value of their businesses. Business Relief (“BR”) can relieve the full value of the business and it has long been recognised that…View more
Blog15th Feb 2021Gender Pay Gap Reporting – what do you need to do in 2021?Gender Pay Gap Reporting was introduced in April 2017 for those companies with a headcount of 250 or more at their “snapshot date”, however in March 2020 due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Government Equalities Office (GEO) and the Equality…View more
Blog5th Oct 2020Coronavirus Employment Support Measures – An UpdateOn Friday afternoon the government issued some updates to the guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and published new guidance for the Job Retention Bonus (JRB) alongside how it will interact with the new Job Support Scheme (JSS).…By Katy ChristiansenView more