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By Richard Woolgar

29th May 2024

Family Business Report 2024: 11% of businesses embraced AI but more likely benefit without realising

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly significant role in modern business operations, often without business owners even realising it.

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By Brian Rudkin

15th May 2024

Family Business Report 2024: NMW increase may negatively impact more than 50% of businesses

Armstrong Watson’s latest Family Owned, Privately Owned and Owner-managed Business Survey found that more than half of those surveyed believed April’s NMW changes will have a negative impact on their business, and 11% significantly so.

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By Andrew Robinson

7th May 2024

Family Business Report 2024: Farmers concerned about inflation and cashflow feel under pressure to adapt

This was one of the key findings from Armstrong Watson's latest survey, which also asked the agricultural sector about challenges impacting growth, how they are adapting to the evolving digital world, and about their plans for succession. 

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By Andrew Robinson

3rd May 2024

What does the change in basis period mean for me and my farming business?

New legislation that affects how sole traders and partnerships are taxed came into play on 6 April 2024. It means that businesses will be taxed on profits generated in a fiscal year and not those aligned to the business’s accounting year-end.

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By Armstrong Watson

2nd May 2024

Partnership vs company: Choosing the right structure for your farming business

With changes to National Insurance Contributions (NIC) now in play, along with a change to the basis period and increased rates of Corporation Tax, farmers may be faced with the dilemma of what is the most appropriate and tax-efficient way to structure their business.

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By David Jones

30th April 2024

When should you begin planning for succession?

Many businesses do not focus on what might come next. Statistical analysis shows that 43% do not have a plan for succession and 15% of businesses don’t make it to the third generation . If there is one certainty in owner-managed businesses it’s that there will be change!

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By Armstrong Watson

30th April 2024

Armstrong Watson acquires Gibbons Accountants, Business & Financial Advisers

Armstrong Watson has further strengthened its aim to be the ‘go to’ accountancy firm for family and owner-managed businesses across the North of England following the acquisition of successful, long-standing West Cumbrian practice Gibbons Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers.

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By Armstrong Watson

29th April 2024

Protect your business from HMRC QR code scam

HMRC has issued an urgent alert following the latest threat to businesses’ financial security.

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By Helen Robinson

17th April 2024

Is your financial record keeping taking too much time?

Here are our top tips for reducing the headaches caused by financial record keeping...

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By David Threlkeld

28th March 2024

Impact of Spring Budget announcements for farmers

The 2024 Spring Budget introduced some changes that will significantly impact farm businesses, especially those that have ventured into the realm of furnished holiday lets.

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