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VAT Opportunities for the Hospitality Sector

Hospitality businesses must consider the current opportunities to improve cash flow from a VAT perspective by increasing margins.

Job Retention Scheme Update: Extension to October & Further Clarity

Job Retention Scheme update Yesterday on 12^th May 2020. The Chancellor announces an extension period to the Job Retention Scheme up to the 31^st October. 

‘Ask the Expert’ FREE 1 to 1 CONSULTATION: Finding the Right Finance

Free finance consultation to SMEs and self-employed who are not eligible for government funding.

COVID-19: Deep dive into updating Operations

Whilst the lockdown measures are set to continue for a while longer, the Government appears to be keen to get certain industries moving again, sooner rather than later. We have previously talked generally about the steps to consider in order to prepare for the “new normal”. In this article, we will take a more detailed look into what that looks like from an operations perspective.

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme - check your eligibility now

Further to our update last week, HMRC are running ahead of schedule in getting the Self Employed Income Support Scheme up and running – the first applications can be made from 13th May 2020. HMRC have already written to individuals who they think will be eligible to make a claim, however you can check your eligibility here.

You’ll require the following information to claim:

Succession Planning for Farmers

Farmers face some difficult decisions when it comes to retirment, sucession planning and leaving their assets to their children. 

A practical checklist to help SMEs prepare for returning to work

Planning for the Future

As we enter into a new stage of the coronavirus virus pandemic and our 'new normal', the UK200Group (who are the UK’s leading professional services group of independent quality assured chartered accountancy and law firms) has created a practical checklist to help small and medium sized businesses prepare for a return to work in a post lockdown era.

Landed Estates – The IHT issues

Gifting, Trusts, Life Assurance, AIM and pension contributions.

Succession planning can be challenging in many businesses and Landed Estates can present an even more complex set of issues which need to be discussed and considered in full during the financial planning process. Here we will look at a variety of planning tools available to consider in relation to Inheritance tax mitigation for Landed Estates.

Coronavirus Bounce Back Loans Update

An update on the Government's Bounce Back Loan to support SMEs.

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – Are you eligible?

Latest information and guidance on the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).