Since 30 June 2014 all employees have been able to request flexible working hours, and according to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, some 20 million people now have the right to ask to work flexibly.
The new rules extend to all employees the same rights previously reserved for carers and those looking after children. Here are the key points:
Making […]
International trading is often perceived to be confined to the realms of large businesses, but there can be generous benefits for small and medium sized enterprises too. International business can create avenues of opportunity previously unattainable in domestic markets.
Before starting out
To ensure that your objectives are realistic, in-depth market research is essential. You should consider the following key areas:
levels of […]
Wealth Preservation is a complex area and requires professional financial advice. The structures into which you transfer your assets can have lasting consequences for you and your family. We can help you choose structures and trusts designed to protect your assets and give your family lasting benefits.
Although we have tried to simplify the principles in this guide by looking at […]
After taking the appropriate steps to put in place an Inheritance Tax planning strategy, if there is still the potential likelihood of a liability on your estate or if you have made gifts which have created a potential liability for the recipients if you die within seven years, we can help you review how you could fund this liability in […]
Cashflow is critical to the life of a small business. Wouldn’t you love to get paid faster? We have great news for you!
Get rid of the paper. Stop using PDFs. Now, with Xero, you can simply email customers a link to their invoice.
Learn more. Watch the video below to see some of the awesome features and options! And contact us […]
Managing wealth
We can advise you on a range of different trust solutions, each designed with a particular purpose in mind.
Some types of trust are treated differently for Inheritance Tax purposes.
Bare trusts
These are where the assets in a trust are held in the name of a trustee but go directly to the beneficiary, who has a right to both the assets and income […]
Helping you control and protect your assets
One of the most effective ways you can manage your estate planning is through setting up a trust. The structures into which you can transfer your assets can have lasting consequences for you and your family, so it is important that you obtain professional advice as the right structures can protect assets and give […]
Until 31st December 2015 purchases of Plant, Equipment, Fixtures & Fittings (Excluding cars) i.e. Capital Allowances(CAs) of up to £500,000 in a financial year receive a full tax deduction all at once; any excess is spread over 20 years plus.
e.g. your company has ordered some new machinery but it will take a couple of months to arrive and be installed. […]