Jun 23, 2017 | Blog, FRS, HMRC, Small Business, Tax, VAT
Changes to Flat Rate VAT Scheme – just another headache for small business!! HMRC changed the Flat Rate VAT Scheme on 1st April 2017. The changes are already affecting small business owners and contractors who operate under the flat rate scheme (FRS). Many of those...
May 19, 2017 | Entrepreneurs, Professional Services, Tax
Any new business needs all the tax relief it can get. Which is why it is all the more surprising that for many SMEs, the government’s Research & Development Tax Credits aren’t being more widely utilised. What activities qualify for Research & Development...
May 4, 2017 | Business Sale, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurs, Heads of Terms, Professional Services, Tax
Someone told me never get into a business venture unless you know how you are going to get out of it! For most entrepreneurs defining their exit strategy early on, is a critical part of achieving business success. Strategies will differ, but for all there will come a...
Apr 11, 2017 | Pensions, Savings
The Lifetime ISA (LISA) launched this month offering a whole new way to save. It’s an exciting opportunity for first-time buyers as it will be offering a 25% bonus on top of what you save. Most people will be familiar with normal ISAs. Under a normal ISA you can save...
Oct 7, 2015 | Technology, Xero
Add-Ons There is a quiet revolution going on in the world of small business finance as people grasp the advantages of cloud based accounting. Many business owners are taking it one step further and buying ‘add-ons’ to their packages. These add-ons are programmes which...
