by Lisa Dickson | Jul 24, 2017 | Business Advice, Helpdesk
Whatever your age, it’s never too late to start saving for retirement. It’s more important than ever to start your retirement planning from an early age, however dull a prospect that may sound to younger generations. Putting money into a pension each month will...
by Lisa Dickson | Jul 5, 2017 | Business Advice, Financing, HMRC and tax
What could happen to VAT after the UK has left the European Union? On 23 June 2016, the British public voted in one of the most important referendums of modern times. The public’s decision to leave the EU will have an impact on almost every aspect of economic life....
by Lisa Dickson | Jun 29, 2017 | Business Advice, HMRC and tax
A guide to the tax relief available to innovative SMEs. Research and development (R&D) tax relief for small companies provides an enhanced deduction for the costs of qualifying R&D projects. R&D tax relief for large companies is given as an expenditure...
by Lisa Dickson | Dec 23, 2016 | Business Advice
A guide to rewarding your staff and the tax treatment of employee benefits. Many of us do not really think about the commitment that employees make to their employers in terms of time. The average 9 – 5 worker with their 5.6 weeks of statutory holiday is likely...
by Lisa Dickson | Dec 12, 2016 | Business Advice
Selling goods and services overseas for beginners. Internationalising your client base can be an intimidating prospect for small business owners with no experience in trading overseas. Depending on your sector and your export destinations, deciding to sell products...
by Lisa Dickson | Oct 9, 2016 | Business Advice
I am often asked should I ‘do’ my own accounts or should I outsource them? Well, the answer is – it depends! Do you have the time, skill and inclination to do your own accounts? Can you afford to outsource it? Can you afford not to? What is the best...
