Re-energise your sales strategy
In a tough market it takes an innovative sales strategy to succeed. In today’s challenging economic environment with its shifting consumer preferences, intense competition and high costs of doing business, your firm will need an innovative and effective sales strategy in order to succeed. Start by doing some research in order to gain […]
Will you qualify for a full state pension?
There may be gaps in your national insurance contributions due to various circumstances. Career breaks and time out to care for children are common reasons, and women are therefore more likely to have gaps than men. Under current rules 35 qualifying years of NI contributions are required to get the maximum amount on retirement. […]
The 9-box grid
The 9-box grid is a tool for talent management and succession planning. The 9 box grid segments employees into 9 groups based on two dimensions – performance and potential. The purpose of the matrix is to align talent management and development initiatives to where they add the most value. When making talent management decisions, it […]
Are you claiming the full tax relief on pension contributions?
A basic rate taxpayer will obtain 20% pension tax relief on contributions up to the earnings in a tax year A higher rate taxpayer can claim 40% pension tax relief, and an additional rate taxpayer can claim 45% pension tax relief. A non-taxpayer can pay £2880 net into a pension scheme, and this is made […]
2024 General Election
We knew it was coming – but we did not know the date – until recently. What will happen on 4 July? Whilst an interest rate cut looks increasingly more likely, the next decision regarding these is due on 20 June, but the Bank of England may delay any cuts to avoid making it “political”. […]
Tax E-Newsletter – June 2024
Welcome to the June edition of our Tax newsletter. We hope that you find this informative. Please contact us if you wish to discuss in more detail any of the points highlighted. REPORT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ON FORM P11D BY 6 JULY P11D forms for reporting expenses and benefits in kind provided to employees and directors […]
Navigating GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation impacts business worldwide GDPR mandates stringent requirements governing the processing of personal data, emphasising transparency, accountability, and individuals’ rights. Businesses must grasp the fundamental principles and obligations outlined by GDPR to align their practices accordingly. Conducting a Data Audit A critical first step for businesses is conducting a […]
Have your self-assessment tax returns prepared now!
Another standard aspect of the tax process commonly put off until the dreaded filing deadline of 31 January is the “Filing of the Self-Assessment Tax Return”. Typically, this is considered a behavioural problem and generally left until the last minute because it is often viewed as a chore and a process contributing little benefit. However, […]
Square payment processing
Payment processing for small and medium sized businesses. Square Point of Sale (POS) systems have become incredibly popular since they launched in 2017. The ubiquitous little square card reader now appears everywhere from busy restaurants to coffee carts outside train stations and even in taxis. Square’s card reader is a little square gadget […]
Second properties and capital gains tax
There has been recent press speculation around Angela Rayner and her disposal of a property that, purportedly, gave rise to a capital gain of some £48,500 before costs of acquisition and disposal and her failure to pay any capital gains tax We are not aware of the full circumstances by any means. We […]