Blog21st Oct 2016Profit averaging for farmers: harvesting the benefitAlthough farming businesses have had a tough time in recent years, there may be some relief in sight.View more
Blog18th Oct 2016Insolvency 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…View more
Blog17th Oct 2016Time 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…View more
Blog14th Oct 2016Have they paid us? The critical question every business needs to askThe 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.View more
Blog12th Oct 2016Networking in the Connected AgeThis 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…View more
Blog12th Oct 2016Termination 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…View more
Blog10th Oct 2016Why being a landlord is about to become a lot more expensiveHere are some rule changes which may have a big impact on the housing market.View more
Blog3rd Oct 2016Direct answers on the role of directorsSome frequently asked questions about the responsibilities of company directors. And some straightforward responses.View more
Blog27th Sep 2016Apprenticeship 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.View more
Blog23rd Sep 2016Greater visibility: how management accounts help you to planSTEVE MITCHELL of AAB answers some of your questions about management accounts and how they can assist in making your company more efficient and potentially more profitable.View more
Blog5th Sep 20167 Tips For Keeping Your Business Financially ResilientIn good times, cash is king for businesses looking to invest for growth and keep financially resilient. As a result of the banking crisis a few years ago, many profitable businesses reduced their debt and built up cash reserves. Roll…View more
Blog26th Aug 2016How can Salary Exchange Save you Money?As recently as the March 2016 budget there was a real groundswell of opinion that the opportunity to make pension contributions via salary exchange (also known as salary sacrifice) was going to be under attack and removed. One quick check…View more