Ammu is thrilled to announce we are partnering with Business Women Scotland – a membership platform providing business advice to women. BWS is one of the largest membership networks to provide expert advice to women. BWS was founded by […]
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Business rates loophole on second homes closing
Owners of holiday lets and second homes in England have been able to avoid council tax by registering their properties as businesses. However, from April 2023, small business rates relief will only be available if a property is let out […]
The patchwork effect of rising inflation
2021 ended with inflation sitting at 5.4%, but it may not have felt like that to you. Source: Office for National Statistics. You may have caught the food campaigner Jack Monroe on TV and radio interviews recently highlighting how the […]
succession planning is also good talent management
Creating a succession plan provides an opportunity for the business to drive the development of the next generation of senior leaders, aligning leadership at the top of the organisation with the strategic needs of the business – this can be […]
Budgeting for an uncertain year ahead
So, what is 2022 likely to look like? Probably, what you forecast, then go out and make of it. The most important thing we know about the future is that it is unpredictable, so to plan for this we need […]
trust planning opportunity still available
Another tax planning strategy that is still available despite rumours that it would be closed in the Budget was the CGT hold over relief when assets are transferred into or out of a trust. This relief currently enables a non-business […]
new recovery loan fund launched
Charities and social enterprises that have been operating for a minimum of two years can now apply for loans worth up to £1.5 million from Social Investment Business (SIB). Eligible organisations can apply for loans of £100,000 to £1.5 million […]
TORCH
TORCH is a business advisory service designed to speed up data-driven innovation and change, whilst encouraging collaborations between businesses. It enables clients who have developed a data strategy to overcome the challenges of starting new data projects. This service allows […]
Autumn budget: business taxes
Overall the UK autumn budget is uneventful and some of the announcements outlined below will not impact Scottish businesses. We look forward to the Scottish budget on the 9 of December and will be sharing announcements that will have a […]
1.25% increase in NICs and tax on dividends to fund health and social care
The UK Prime Minister announced, on 7 of September, that the government will introduce a new 1.25% levy to provide an extra £12 bn a year to support the NHS and social care. From April 2022 it is proposed that […]
becoming a more eco friendly business
Environmental sustainability has moved to the forefront of the news headlines and consumers are keen to support eco-friendly businesses. Buying habits are changing as people seek to minimise their impact on the natural environment. By incorporating eco-friendly ideas into your […]
New VAT penalties regime on the horizon
The existing penalty regime for VAT returns has the advantage of simplicity, but it’s something of a blunt instrument. The new system coming in for return periods beginning on or after 1 April 2022 will be fairer, but some businesses […]
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