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1. Blog31st Oct 2018

   

   Outsourcing payroll – would it work for your business?

   According to recent research, outsourcing payroll is the fastest growing sector in the global human resources outsourcing market. Could this be a cheaper option for your business in challenging times?

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2. Blog30th Oct 2018

   

   The impact of Philip Hammond’s Budget

   Philip Hammond’s budget presents a mixed bag for business….

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3. Blog29th Oct 2018

   

   Why Should a Business Consider Outsourcing their Accounting?

   With the availability of advanced financial automation solution cloud-based accounting systems, all types of businesses from start-ups to large companies can take advantage and reap the short and long-term benefits of outsourcing their accounting function.

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4. Blog26th Oct 2018

   

   The Future of Payroll – credit where credit’s due

   Over the past 25 years, the Payroll function has evolved and is now recognised as a profession in its own right! Approximately 32.5 million employees are paid in the UK every year. No matter the size of your Payroll with…

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5. Blog24th Oct 2018

   

   How to avoid the common tax pitfalls when selling your business

     The disposal of a business should always be driven by the commercial objectives of the buyer and the seller and tax planning should not distract from this.  However, for most business owners, the sale of a business is a…

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6. Blog22nd Oct 2018

   

   Overdrawn directors’ loan balances – Part 2

   In my previous blog, I considered the implications of an overdrawn director’s loan balance in a company with cash flow struggles.

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7. Blog19th Oct 2018

   

   Pursuing a buy and build strategy

     Buy and build strategies are common in private equity circles and with large trade players where an initial cornerstone investment is made in a platform business with a well-placed management team and corporate infrastructure from which growth is sought…

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8. Blog19th Oct 2018

   

   Cloud Accounting – Why should I care? Post-Event Review

   Last week AAB hosted two successful events ‘Cloud Accounting – Why Should I Care’. Our guest speakers gave insights into the difference the adoption of cloud-based software can make to a business.

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9. Blog17th Oct 2018

   

   How to get value from the Apprenticeship Levy

   Do you know that the funds you build up through your Apprenticeship Levy Payments expire after 24 months?

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10. Blog15th Oct 2018

    

    What is Scotland’s new edge in attracting inward investment?

    I have been reflecting on the range of excellent conversation that took place during the recent International Week. Of particular interest was Scotland’s position as a leading destination for inward investment.

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11. Blog12th Oct 2018

    

    Rural businesses – are you fully aware of how MTD for VAT will impact you?

    Everyone is suddenly talking about Making Tax Digital for VAT (“MTD”), but many rural businesses may not be fully aware of what it means or how it will impact them, let alone what they might have to do to ensure…

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12. Blog11th Oct 2018

    

    AAB Look Forward to the Scotland Food & Drink Leadership Dinners 2018/19

    AAB are proud to be sponsoring the Scotland Food & Drink Leadership Dinner series in partnership with Morisons LLP and Livingston James. There are seven events being held across Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Shetlands, Edinburgh, Oban and Ayr which provide a…

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