This week has seen a lot of announcements from the government but there is often a lack of clarity. Precise and definite information is taking time to come out. We can understand this because of the number of changes and initiatives being announced. ... [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus – Additional aid for businesses
The Chancellor has announced additional aid for businesses to help them through disruption caused by the Coronavirus. We can’t find a lot of the detail about the proposals announced because they probably haven’t been finalised yet. Here is our ... [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus and your business
Probably the best business advice is to “protect your cash”. Cashflow is going to become a major issue for many businesses over the next few months because of Covid-19 or Coronavirus. Sales are likely to be down. Customers will also be experiencing ... [Continue Reading]
How productive are you?
You may, like many of us, measure productivity by how busy you are. The busier you are, the more productive you may feel – but is that necessarily correct? The answer is “No”. You should measure productivity by how much you accomplish. If ... [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus and staff – to pay or not to pay?
When do you need to pay your staff affected by coronavirus? That’s not straightforward. We’ve already had one client with an employee returning from China which made us research the question. With cases reported in other European countries the ... [Continue Reading]
Voluntary work for a charity
Charities need help and support A sole trader or a partner may do some voluntary work for a charity and may even provide materials. You may have done so, or know someone who has. If it is voluntary work, it doesn’t always mean that the cost of ... [Continue Reading]
VAT – Evidence of Purchase
VAT purchases is another area on which HMRC is becoming more aggressive. They have always been particular but recent indications are that they are looking more closely at VAT reclaimed. Legally, in order to claim VAT back on supplies you receive, ... [Continue Reading]
Buying a business – get someone on your side
Buying a business is often seen as a quick way for you to get started or expand. But beware. The business agent isn’t working for you. They are working for the seller. The agent is usually paid a commission on the sale price so the more they can ... [Continue Reading]
Transfer Shares to your spouse
Letting your spouse have shares in your Ltd company is a well tried method of reducing tax. By owning shares, your spouse will become entitled to the tax-free dividend allowance (currently £2,000 pa) and can take dividends taxed at 7.5% where you ... [Continue Reading]
Is running your own business fun?
Fun? What’s fun? You have a business so life should be more enjoyable. After all, you are the boss and can do what you like! You probably find this is what people around you think and say. All too frequently, the truth is completely the opposite. ... [Continue Reading]
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