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1. Blog8th Nov 2016

   

   Online Accounting Software is Right Up-to-Date

   Xero’s cloud accounting software not only allows for multi-user access from anywhere, but it also creates the opportunity for banks to provide direct daily feeds. Alongside the intuitive reconciliation process, businesses really do have a tool which can now produce up-to-date…

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2. Blog7th Nov 2016

   

   Getting the best price for your business takes preparation

   If you’re thinking of selling your business, it really pays to plan ahead. In my experience, you’ll never get the best price if you’re reactive or rushed. You need to prepare properly as a vendor. Here are some top tips:

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3. Blog31st Oct 2016

   

   Norway – open for business!

   As the North-East of Scotland is aware, the oil and gas industry is experiencing a major downturn, forcing companies to reassess their operations, including looking overseas for opportunities to utilise their knowledge and expertise.

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4. Blog21st Oct 2016

   

   Profit averaging for farmers: harvesting the benefit

   Although farming businesses have had a tough time in recent years, there may be some relief in sight.

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5. Blog18th Oct 2016

   

   Insolvency Practitioner – what is that?

   When people hear that an insolvency practitioner (“IP”) is involved with a company, it is usually in relation to something akin to the recent failure of national chain British Home Stores. But do we spend all of our time making…

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6. Blog17th Oct 2016

   

   Time for the biggest VAT shake-up … and its not Brexit!

   The one thing we have been sure of since waking up to the reality of Brexit on 24 June is that, until the UK exercises Article 50, the UK is still a full member of the EU.  It will only…

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7. Blog14th Oct 2016

   

   Have they paid us? The critical question every business needs to ask

   The most important task for any business is making sure that they get paid for their work. Here are some top tips from STEVE MITCHELL of accountancy firm AAB on how to ensure that the cash flows in.

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8. Blog12th Oct 2016

   

   Networking in the Connected Age

   This month we consider how best we can build meaningful and productive business relationships.  An essential skill in modern times, which spans every function and sector. We include some top tips taken from current thinking.   What are we talking…

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9. Blog12th Oct 2016

   

   Termination Payments – Termination of Complex Tax and National Insurance Treatment?

   The core rules for taxing termination payments have changed little in the past 20 years save for the occasional tax case on contentious areas.  However, that does not mean that they are well understood and the Office of Tax Simplification…

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10. Blog10th Oct 2016

    

    Why being a landlord is about to become a lot more expensive

    Here are some rule changes which may have a big impact on the housing market.

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11. Blog3rd Oct 2016

    

    Direct answers on the role of directors

    Some frequently asked questions about the responsibilities of company directors. And some straightforward responses.

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12. Blog27th Sep 2016

    

    Apprenticeship Levy – Still No Bang for your Buck!

    The Apprenticeship Levy was announced at Summer Budget 2015, and at Autumn Statement 2015 it was announced that it would come into effect from 6 April 2017.

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