Blog27th Sep 2023Are you ready for the upcoming tax system changes?With several significant tax system changes on the way like the basis reform, now is the time to check how these will affect your business. Are You Ready for the Basis Period Reform? The basis period is the accounting period…By Malachy McLernonView more
Blog26th Sep 2023Are you ready for an Income Tax Return enquiry? A tax enquiry is the process by which HMRC check in detail that the information on a tax return is correct and complete. HMRC have the right to make a formal enquiry into every tax return submitted to them. This…By Seamus McElvannaView more
Blog21st Sep 2023Employee Ownership Trusts: Alternative to family succession?Known for their adaptable nature, innovative spirit and contribution to the economy, the importance of the successful continuation of our family businesses cannot be overstated. Retaining the ownership and running of the business within the family is often considered a…By Alan CampbellView more
Blog21st Sep 2023How to Effectively Manage an Informal GrievanceWhat is a grievance? If an employee has a concern, problem, or issue at work, they can address this by raising a grievance. Grievances can be raised formally or informally. The most common examples of employee grievances include pay and…By Vicky MadiganView more
Blog21st Sep 2023Is Presenteeism The Silent Productivity Killer?Presenteeism is a key issue within many modern businesses, particularly in the current climate following the coronavirus pandemic. Presenteeism is the act of an employee continuing to work when they should not be working, such as working without breaks or…By Alix BairdView more
Blog20th Sep 2023Rhonda Redfern – People SpotlightWHO I HELP Clients in all sectors including public, private, third sector, universities, IT industries and banks. HOW I HELP Catering support to the organisation – sometimes you work solely at a senior level, and sometimes you’re working at every…View more
Blog18th Sep 2023Managing Organisational ChangeThe description of the business environment as volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) has been pervasive in thought leadership on change management in recent years. Indeed, the changing fortunes of organisations in the wake of the Covid pandemic, Brexit, and…View more
Blog18th Sep 2023What Does Members Voluntary Liquidation mean?It can be a daunting time for business owners closing down a solvent business. Owners are used to having full control and dealing with all business matters, therefore understandably, we are asked many questions before and during the process of…By What Does Members Voluntary Liquidation mean?View more
Blog18th Sep 2023What Are Family Investment Companies?In recent years, “Family Investment Companies” (FICs) have become more widely used in family tax planning exercises. However, they are not a new structure by any means – our oldest FIC client is over 100 years old! They are setup……By Emily Robson and Steve RobertsView more
Blog16th Sep 2023Do you have a legal remuneration strategy?Each year it is important for business owners to review the company remuneration strategy to determine the most tax-efficient way to withdraw money from the business. Unfortunately, a number of business owners view the contents of the business bank account…By Stuart PetrieView more
Blog12th Sep 2023Are Inheritance Tax Rules Changing?Could we soon see Inheritance Tax changes? It has been reported that the Government is considering scrapping Inheritance Tax (IHT) in advance of the upcoming general election. IHT is a controversial and generally unpopular tax, which has been labelled as…By Jill WalkerView more
Blog11th Sep 2023Inheritance Tax- Are Changes Coming? Could we soon see Inheritance Tax changes? It has been reported that the Government is considering scrapping Inheritance Tax (IHT) in advance of the upcoming general election. IHT is a controversial and generally unpopular tax, which has been labelled…By Jill WalkerView more