Acquisition targets: how to find financial information on a business
Acquisition targets: how to find financial information on a business
Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) – incentivising investors in social enterprises
Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) – incentivising investors in social enterprises
How to ensure your small business gets paid on time
It’s a common scenario for many small businesses – a full and growing order book, and a high volume of seemingly happy customers, yet a...
Beyond bitcoin: what blockchain can do for your business
Blockchains really could change the way the world does business. Read our full report on blockchain technology, download now to find out more
How to launch a limited company
Deciding on the right structure for a start-up business can be a difficult process. There are well-versed arguments around opting for either a limited company...
Far reaching changes to accounting standard for charities with subsidiary trading companies
On 15 December the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued FRS 102 amendments which will be mandatory for all accounting periods commencing on or after 1...
Creating a business plan to raise investment
Creating a business plan to raise investment
Capital Allowances provide tax relief boost on property expenditure
Capital Allowances is a form of tax relief which can provide a valuable tax saving if claimed on certain property expenditure. We outline who can claim this tax relief.
What are Angel Investors looking for when considering an investment?
Investing in early-stage companies with no proven track record can be very risky – statistically, most start-ups fail. At the same time it can be...
Close companies: Directors loan or dividend - What's the better option?
For many owner-managed businesses, particularly ‘close companies’ – companies that are privately owned by five or fewer ‘participators’ (which, broadly speaking, means anyone with a financial interest, usually shareholders or directors) – deciding whether to take money out of the company via a loan or dividend may be less than straightforward.
Business continuity planning & disaster recovery: What is it & should I do it?
Business continuity planning & disaster recovery: What is it & should I do it?
How the new regulation of Alternative Business Structures affects law firms
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has now gained parliamentary approval to enable it to regulate Alternative Business Structures (ABSs). This follows a recommendation by the...