Changes next year for public sector workers “Off Payroll” It was announced in the March Budget that Finance Bill 2017 will include measures to change the rules for those workers supplying their services to public sector bodies via their own company. The current rules require the intermediary to consider whether or not the IR35 rules […]
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Jun
Jun
Anyone in business will tell you that it is easier and cheaper to sell more products and services to an existing client than it is to go out and find a new client. Key Account Management or “KAM” is all about focusing on your key existing clients – your very best customers. In theory, this […]
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May
May
Auto Enrolment is a duty and cannot be ignored. One way or another it will affect your business. The Pension Regulator has issued a £23,000 fine to Swindon Town Football Club and more £400 fines against employers who haven’t dealt with it properly than ever before. Employers are leaving it too late to comply with these […]
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May
May
You only have one chance to make a good first impression. Here are a few tips to help you to make a good first impression with new clients, contacts and during business meetings. Focus Being known as a ‘natural’ at interpersonal communication is not just a gift that a select few enjoy. We can all […]
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Apr
Apr
In April 2016 HMRC introduced significant changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). What do your clients need to know? Reason for change – In 2014 HMRC announced changes to the CIS with the aim of making its processes simpler. In particular, it’s hoped that the new legislation will enable more businesses to achieve gross payment […]
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Mar
Mar
Inheritance Tax Planning before 6th April 2016 Have you made use of your annual Inheritance Tax (IHT) exemptions? The annual exemption is £3,000 per donor (plus last year’s £3,000 exemption if you did not use it). Also consider making regular gifts out of your income to minimise the growth of your estate that will be […]
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Mar
Mar
Have you used your 2015/16 ISA Allowance? Your maximum annual investment in ISAs for 2015/16 is £15,240. Your investment needs to be made before 6 April 2016. In addition, have you thought about investing for your children or grandchildren by setting up a Junior ISA? In the 2015/16 tax year, you can invest £4,080 into […]
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Mar
Mar
They say that “a picture paints a thousand words,” and Twitter’s recently unveiled “website cards” might just show that statement to be true. Available on both desktop and mobile, Twitter cards allow marketers to add media to tweets – meaning businesses now have additional space to add content to. Users can attach photos, videos and […]
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Mar
Mar
Have you used your 2015/16 £11,100 annual exemption? Consider selling shares where the gain is less than £11,100 before 6 April 2016. Also, if you have any worthless shares, consider a negligible value claim to establish a capital loss. You may even be able to set off that capital loss against your income under certain […]