Blog26th Jun 2024 The challenge the energy transition presents Our frontier regions of the UKCS are experiencing real challenges in respect to the Energy Transition. We as a nation and as an economy must be careful what we wish for in terms of ensuring energy security, stable pricing, meeting… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Leading Challenging Change: Redundancy Planning for Managers A redundancy process, while not entered into lightly is sometimes necessary in order to sustain a business in the long-term and protect roles. Redundancy has increasingly been in the news, with high-profile examples in the technology sector, and last year… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 The Herd Group Moves to Employee Ownership We advised Herd Group on transferring to an Employee Ownership Trust. The Herd Group is a Surrey-headquartered vehicle rental firm that has seen significant year-on-year growth since the business was founded in 2014. The firm, which now operates throughout the… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 ID Checks for Foreign Employees Working in Norway When working in Norway, individuals are required to undergo a mandatory check of their identity documentation by personally attending a short appointment at a Norwegian tax office or at a Service Centre for Foreign Workers based in Bergen, Kirkenes, Oslo,… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Anita Roddick : Authentic Leadership Identifying your leadership inspiration is proven to inspire action, raise performance levels and ignite creativity. In her latest blog, Think People Senior OD and Talent Consultant Nicola Thompson tells of her leadership inspiration, Anita Roddick. After a high heeled dash to… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Keeping your Side Hustle Safe In light of the current cost of living crisis, many individuals, have turned to side hustles such as selling garden products on platforms like Amazon and eBay. However, this entrepreneurial initiative has led to receiving unexpected correspondence from HM Revenue… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Could the budget affect your pension allowance? The last couple of UK budgets have been quiet in relation to changes in pension legislation. The media and general financial services industry have often tried to second guess changes, including a number of areas such as tax-free cash, salary exchange and pension allowances. However, despite the almost… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Will the new IFRS 17 apply to Company X, a NON-insurance provider? Think back to where you were as 2022 became 2023, at the stroke of midnight. It is possible that you felt the ground quiver at that precise moment; that you had an unshakeable feeling of a seismic change kicking into… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 DiSC: Harnessing Your Strengths to Get the Best out of Your Team The DiSC model has been used for years to improve work productivity, teamwork, leadership, and most importantly, communication. Everyone is a mixture of each style, but most people tend to fall into one or two of the main DiSC styles:… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 A Golden Anniversary for the “Simple Tax” 1973 was a momentous year! Starting on a Monday, 1973 kicked off with a “Long Haired Lover from Liverpool.” In cinema, The Godfather won the Oscar for Best Picture. Whilst in politics, Roe v Wade was decided by the Supreme… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 6 Steps for an Inclusive Organisation Inclusion and Diversity is an essential aspect of good people management. Over the past number of decades, organisations have increasingly recognised the importance of an inclusive and diverse workforce, and making this a priority have reaped the benefits of… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 How To Steer Clear of Double Duty Charges With all the changes that have impacted traders since the United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU), one of the greatest challenges faced by importers is customs duty liability. Customs duty is now potentially due on all goods imported… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Self Assessment Tax Return Deadline Around The Corner The deadline for completing your 2021/22 self-assessment tax return online is 31 January 2023 and those who file one later than that will usually have to pay a fine. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced at the start of January that… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 The Importance Of Succession For Family Businesses Within the intricacy of family businesses, succession planning weaves the path for continuity and prosperity. This article delves into the significance of succession planning, highlighting its role in safeguarding the legacy of family enterprises. From nurturing talents within the family… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 The hidden tax pitfalls of cryptocurrency If cryptocurrencies are not the most popular form of investment, they are almost certainly the most talked about. And no wonder – it’s thrilling stuff. Cryptocurrency is relatively new and mysterious to many people. A tantalising balance of high risk… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 IR35 twists & (U) turns- what it means for employers IR35 reforms have been a popular (or not so popular) talking point for businesses in the last year, with the initial reversal in the Truss/Kwarteng controversial mini budget, which included the repeal of the IR35 changes, and all too quickly,… By Caroline Murphy View more