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Are Pop-Ups Causing A Retail Revolution?
Many seaside towns, including several nearby, are suffering from empty shops and deserted high streets. This destroys the atmosphere of our towns and give the impression of shabby, uncared for shopping areas. But, a retail revolution, stimulated during the recession, is gathering pace and could contribute £2.1bn to the economy this year, a study forecasts
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Lack of Mentoring Could Be Harming Business Growth
We’ve discovered that a lack of mentoring in the UK is holding back five million small and mid-sized British businesses (SMEs) from achieving growth and contributing to the economy. These business are twice as likely to fail in five years’ time than those who follow the advice of an experienced advisor.
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Will Inheritance Tax Make The Elderly Move Abroad?
Could UK Inheritance Tax Make The Elderly Move Abroad? We recently informed you about changes to Inheritance Tax rules. We have now uncovered fears that elderly people could be driven overseas by a Government clampdown on the use of trusts to prevent their assets being swallowed up by inheritance tax.
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Do You Have Enough People In Your Business?
Do you have enough people to run your business effectively and profitably? Worried you cannot afford to hire more people? If so, how about an apprentice? Apprentices receive the appropriate minimum wage for their age while they train and can be a great advantage to small companies. The Apprenticeship Grant for Employers scheme (AGE) ensures…
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Do you want HMRC to raid your bank account?
Continuing our mission to keep you updated with the latest from HM Revenue and Customs, we’ve discovered that they will be given powers to access bank accounts, but, thank goodness, not to empty them. It’s been in the news again recently and many businesses are seriously concerned. New powers allowing HMRC to raid bank accounts…
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When Is A Structure Not A Building?
The cost of providing a shelter for employees who smoke can be high – but can you claim a tax deduction for this? It all depends on whether this structure is a building or a piece of fixed equipment. Accountants sometimes struggle with this! If it has four walls and a roof then it’s a…