Blog28th Oct 2021
Autumn Budget announcement – a measured approach
With fanfare the Chancellor delivered a budget increasing Public Sector spending by £150bn, but what was the effect on the Private Sector?
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Blog26th Oct 2021
Key considerations for business owners in advance of selling their company
Following significant disruption to the UK Construction sector throughout the Covid pandemic, demand for construction is on the rise driven by large new infrastructure projects, housebuilding, and an increase in home improvements. This increase in demand comes at a time…
View moreBlog26th Oct 2021
Why is Research and Development (“R&D”) Important for those in the Food Industry?
R&D normally delivers a cash flow benefit to those innovating in the Food Industry.
View moreBlog21st Oct 2021
NE deal making landscape – key current trends in the region
When we were faced with the pandemic early last year, the impact of this unprecedented situation on dealmaking in the north east, and across Scotland, was felt almost immediately.
View moreBlog21st Oct 2021
The impact of change in the energy sector
Scotland, along with the rest of the world, is being challenged on its climate impact that we know must be addressed. Aberdeen, as a recognised energy hub and the entire north east of Scotland – indeed the whole nation –…
View moreBlog20th Oct 2021
Scotland’s food & drink offerings are more important than ever to help with economic recovery
Dramatic landscapes, white sandy beaches and charming cities, towns and villages are all but a few reasons why Scotland is on so many people’s travel lists. As well as the few reasons listed, Scotland can be considered one of the…
View moreBlog18th Oct 2021
UK Non Doms subject to HMRC scrutiny
HMRC action The UK still provides significant UK tax mitigation strategies for overseas income sources where you are tax resident here, but not UK domiciled (Non Dom). HMRC are looking very closely at this group of individuals and have recently…
View moreBlog14th Oct 2021
Transitioning to Net Zero
As in life, the Energy Transition and achievement of Net Zero, in my mind, is about balance. The goal to reach Net Zero is quite rightly high on the global and political agenda and we all have a role, a…
View moreBlog12th Oct 2021
Supporting Employees Experiencing Miscarraige or Infant Loss
As October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we felt it was important to acknowledge this to help raise awareness and also offer some guidance on how managers and business owners can support employees who have lost their baby.…
View moreBlog12th Oct 2021
Organisational Agility Blog Series
In a disruptive and rapidly changing world, never before has organisational agility been so important.
View moreBlog30th Sep 2021
Tax Year as we know it to stay, at least for now…
The Office of Tax Simplification ‘OTS’ published a document in June 2021 setting out its intention to review the benefits, costs and wider implications of changing the end of the tax year to either 31 March or 31 December. The…
View moreBlog29th Sep 2021
Investing in the family business
I 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.…
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