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Dec 31

Man holding a National Insurance Numbercard to demonstrate National Insurance Contributions.

What are National Insurance Contributions?

By Mark Advice, National Insurance, Tax

National Insurance Contributions – or NICs – have been in the headlines in the past few months. And they’re likely to remain a hot topic as the rate paid by employers increases…

Dec 17

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What you need to know about statutory sick pay for directors

By Mark Company Directors, Advice

Statutory sick pay for directors is something that probably never enters your mind – until you’re ill. But can directors claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)? While SSP isn’t always as…

Nov 27

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What do I need to know about HMRC tax investigations?

By Mark Advice, HMRC, Tax

The thought of facing a HMRC tax investigation worries most business owners. But if you have been reporting your financial matters correctly, there’s nothing to fear. Of course, tax investigations…

Oct 28

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A bock of chocolates being presented to illustrate 'trivial benefits'.

Do you need to pay tax on ‘trivial benefits’?

By Mark Advice, Company Directors

Trivial benefits are not trivial at all, according to research. Such benefits – which are small, inexpensive perks for employees – have a big impact. According to a survey, 50%…

Oct 08

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A customer paying a tip to highlight new laws on tipping

What are the new laws on tipping?

By Mark News, Advice, Useful articles

Employers in the hospitality industry must be aware of new laws on tipping that came into force this month. It means 100% of tips and gratuity must be given to…

Oct 08

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A woman stocktaking in the warehouse of a business.

What do I need to know about stocktaking?

By Mark Advice, Food for thought, Useful articles

If your business sells products then you need to know about stocktaking. Stocktaking is also known as inventory counting. It is the term for keeping track of what you have…

Sep 12

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How can business grants help you?

By Mark Business grants, Advice, Useful articles

Business grants are one way to secure capital when your small or start-up business needs it most. Unlike loans, they don’t usually need paying back. This helps businesses minimise financial…

Aug 29

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What is cash basis and traditional accounting?

By Mark Advice, Useful articles

Launching a business means making many decisions including understanding the difference between cash basis and traditional accounting. It’s essential to get an understanding of which method is best for you…

Aug 14

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What you need to know about VAT on food and drink

By Mark Advice, Food for thought

To VAT or not to VAT, as Shakespeare never wrote! But there’s matter of VAT on food and drink bubbling away under the surface. And it’s all down to bubble…

Aug 14

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What does a Company Secretary do?

By Mark Limited company, Advice, Company Directors, Useful articles

Limited companies often appoint one a Company Secretary. It is an important role but there isn’t a legal obligation to appoint one. A limited company registered after 6 April 2008…

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What are National Insurance Contributions?

What you need to know about statutory sick pay for directors

What do I need to know about HMRC tax investigations?

Do you need to pay tax on ‘trivial benefits’?

What are the new laws on tipping?

What do I need to know about stocktaking?

How can business grants help you?

What is cash basis and traditional accounting?

What you need to know about VAT on food and drink

What does a Company Secretary do?

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