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Blog21st Sep 2023

Is Presenteeism At Work The Silent Productivity Killer?

Presenteeism at work is a key issue within many modern businesses, particularly in the current climate following the coronavirus pandemic. Presenteeism is the act of an employee continuing to work when they should not be working, such as working without…

By Jane Connell

Blog18th Sep 2023

What Does Members Voluntary Liquidation mean?

It can be a daunting time for business owners closing down a solvent business. Owners are used to having full control and dealing with all business matters, therefore understandably, we are asked many questions before and during the process of…

By Claire Smith 

Blog18th Sep 2023

Managing Organisational Change

The description of the business environment as volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) has been pervasive in thought leadership on change management in recent years. Indeed, the changing fortunes of organisations in the wake of the Covid pandemic, Brexit, and…

Blog16th Sep 2023

Do you have a legal remuneration strategy?

Each year it is important for business owners to review the company remuneration strategy to determine the most tax-efficient way to withdraw money from the business. Unfortunately, a number of business owners view the contents of the business bank account…

By Stuart Petrie

Blog14th Sep 2023

What Are Family Investment Companies?

In recent years, Family Investment Companies (FICs) have become more widely used in family tax planning exercises.  However, they are not a new structure by any means – our oldest family investment company client is over 100 years old! They…

By Emily Robson and Steve Roberts

Blog12th Sep 2023

Are Inheritance Tax Rules Changing?

Could we soon see Inheritance Tax changes? It has been reported that the Government is considering scrapping Inheritance Tax (IHT) in advance of the upcoming general election. IHT is a controversial and generally unpopular tax, which has been labelled as…

By Jill Walker

Blog5th Sep 2023

Cruising around the world – can it really reduce your tax bill?

The post-COVID world looks very different for many workers. Many are now choosing to work not just from home instead of the office, but in some cases, an entirely different country. Most are searching for a better work/life balance, escaping…

By Lynn Gracie

Blog5th Sep 2023

Empowering Your Team: The Art of Coaching in a Fast-Paced World

In the ever-evolving landscape of today’s business world, one key leadership skill stands out as essential: coaching. As a people manager, finding the right balance between directing your team and coaching them to success can be a challenging endeavour. Time…

Blog4th Sep 2023

Is salary sacrifice worth it for an electric car?

The 2022 Benefit in Kind Statistics annual report shows there has been a significant shift from diesel company cars which accounted for around 80% pre 2017, to 60% by 2019/2020 with a further decline to just 49% (355,000) in 2020/21. …

By Richard Petrie

Blog1st Sep 2023

AI for business and HR-are you moving with the wave?

We already know it is important to remain up to date with advances in technology to remain competitive. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of the tech world, in fact it contributed £3.7 billion to the economy in 2022.…

By Rachel Coupland

Blog31st Aug 2023

Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace

WHAT ARE MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS? One of the most prevalent and overlooked health and safety hazards at work are musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) – or in layman’s terms injuries and damage caused to muscles, joints and tendons caused or aggravated by work…

By Michelle Sneyd

Blog22nd Aug 2023

What is a Foreign Partnership?

For United States (US) tax purposes, the Internal Revenue Code defines a ‘partnership’ as a syndicate, group, pool, joint venture, or other unincorporated organisation through, or by means of which, any business, financial operation, or venture is carried on, and…

By Jessica Constable