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Financial advice for owners and managers of small and medium sized business SMEs in the UK All your tax, borrowing and administration advice

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How to reduce the business or personal tax you will pay this year

18 January 202012 August 2020 Advice, Finance Business Matters 4 Comments

One good way to focus on tax savings this year is to ensure you have a tax plan.  Unless you specifically plan to save it is very unlikely to happen. 

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Why Purchasing an expensive .bond domain is an indicator of a reputable institution

23 December 201923 December 2019 Finance Business Matters 2 Comments

Reputability is everything when it comes to financial decisions and investment.

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1.6 million UK businesses ‘virtually invisible to the financial system’

6 December 2019 Finance, In Business Business Matters 0 Comments

More than 1.6 million UK businesses can struggle to access growth funding or trade credit because there is insufficient information available about their financial track record, according to analysis from Experian. 

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Over 80% of self-employed are not claiming a simple tax allowance

6 December 2019 Advice, Finance Business Matters 2 Comments

With less than 60 days to go for submitting a self assessment tax return, many self-employed people in the UK are not taking advantage of an allowance that could help them pay less tax.

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Cashflow: Debunking the biggest myths about the silent killer

28 June 2019 Finance Business Matters 0 Comments

It’s dubbed the silent killer – and this is enough for some businesses to really start to worry. In short, cashflow problems are a serious issue and are one of the main reasons why so many companies struggle.

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Buying shares vs. Trading CFDs: what is the difference?

26 June 201927 June 2019 Finance Business Matters 1 Comment

When it comes to buying shares, you are either an investor or a speculator. An investor holds a piece of stock for the long term while a speculator capitalises on short term volatility.

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New to trading? How to avoid rookie errors

25 May 201912 September 2019 Finance Business Matters 70 Comments

Financial markets trading is growing in popularity in all corners of the globe in recent years and it is likely you will know someone who has embarked upon their journey.

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How you can reap the financial rewards from tax relief on your patents

16 April 2019 Advice, Finance Business Matters 2 Comments

SMEs are potentially missing out on a golden opportunity to financially benefit from their intellectual property.

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What do you need to know about tax evasion legislation?

24 January 2019 Finance Business Matters 0 Comments

A year on from the introduction of tax evasion laws Martin Griffiths, partner in the Tax & Structuring team at Addleshaw Goddard, warns a lack of awareness could be putting businesses at risk.

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Getting a mortgage with bad credit – is it possible?

22 January 20195 December 2019 Finance Business Matters 0 Comments

Buying a home in today’s market can seem particularly hopeless for people with poor credit scores

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How businesses & sole traders can claim tax relief on loss making businesses

14 January 201914 January 2019 Finance Business Matters 0 Comments

With the Self Assessment deadline less than a month away, a lifeline has been handed to struggling businesses and sole traders who are yet to complete their tax returns.

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Government scheme funds businesses within hours

11 January 201910 January 2019 Finance Business Matters 1 Comment

Government’s Bank Referral Scheme proved its value this week as three small businesses secured finance within hours through Alternative Business Funding (ABF) platform and iwoca.

Financial New Year’s Resolutions for small business owners

7 January 2019 Finance Business Matters 1 Comment

The first thing on any business’ New Year’s to do list is getting their finances organised for the upcoming year.

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Your Christmas party could result in a tax demand for your business

12 December 2018 Finance Business Matters 1 Comment

Employers planning a staff Christmas party risk tax demands because of increasing entertaining during the rest of the year.

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Guide to understanding Research & Development Tax Credit for large companies

7 December 20187 December 2018 Finance Business Matters 1 Comment

The HM Revenue & Customs or HMRC has made it easy for a large company to avail tax relief from their research and development expenditure.

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