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Keeping your SME stable during economic uncertainty

There have been a lot of political changes in recent months, but the outlook for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remains gloomy. (more…)

Pension crisis looms, so how can business owners help their employees?

The recent Scottish Widows 2024 retirement report highlights a growing pensions crisis, with the number of people not on track for even a minimal retirement…

Is your business running a workplace nursery scheme? Key steps to remain tax compliant

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently issued a warning to employers regarding the proper use of workplace nursery schemes. (more…)

Lessons from Gareth Southgate – Leadership insights for business owners

The recent resignation of Gareth Southgate as England manager, after an impressive eight-year tenure, marks the end of an era. Opinion is divided on Southgate’s time…

Management buyouts – An alternative approach to exit and succession

When developing your business exit and succession strategy, you must consider all possible avenues, including those which might not seem so obvious. A management buyout…

What the summer may mean for your business

Whether the hot weather lasts or not, summer is here to stay, bringing with it seasonal challenges and opportunities for business owners. You may think…

Total Income Tax and NI income hits new high

HM Treasury has taken £77.2 billion in Income Tax and National Insurance (NI) since April 2024 – signalling the effect of the freeze in the…

Invoice fraud becoming a significant problem

Invoice fraud, affecting one in three companies, involves deceptive practices that trick businesses into making payments to fraudulent accounts. As fraudsters' techniques become more sophisticated,…

Taxes on the rise: A certainty, not a possibility

The new UK Government has been formed. Despite the Labour Party's campaign and pledges around keeping tax rises to a minimum, expert opinion suggests that…

Inside the private equity boom

Private equity investment has been a significant force in the financial world for some time. However, the nature of private equity has changed considerably in…