Directors and shareholders are an important part of any company limited by shares. The two have distinct roles, however, and are not the same. Broadly speaking, the main difference is…
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Tax refund companies who make refund claims on your behalf are at the centre of a warning by HMRC. HM Revenue and Customs this month launched a campaign to raise…
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If you’re considering buying a franchise there are a number of pros and cons. According to the findings of a study released earlier this year, franchises are becoming increasingly popular.…
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Mergers and acquisitions happen regularly in business with figures released last month showing 367 took place between October and December 2023 alone. These strategies allow a business to expand into…
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If you’re self-employed you may wonder if it’s possible for sole traders to employ people. The short answer is that they can. It’s quite rare for sole traders to employ…
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Companies House has made changes that all small and micro businesses must be aware of. From 3 March 2024, the first measures of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act…
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Did you know that there’s a difference between Accountants and Chartered Accountants?Small business owners might not realise there is a difference, but it’s worth finding out what that is. It’s…
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Most small limited companies do not need to complete a statutory financial audit. But there may be times when an audit can help small businesses. Normally, SMEs in the UK…
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Many business directors start out as a freelancer or contractor and then make the switch from sole trader to limited company! According to the latest statistics, sole traders make up…
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As a busy business owner it is easy to lose sight of your business’s health – but what if your business makes a loss? No one starts a business to…
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