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By Adam Pattison

8th August 2023

Working on your business, not just in it: the path to sustainable growth

As a business owner, you've likely experienced the daily grind of running your enterprise – dealing with operations, managing employees and handling countless tasks that seem to keep you busy from sunrise to sunset. While these day-to-day responsibilities are essential for keeping the wheels turning, they can sometimes distract you from the bigger picture.

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By Matt Osbourne

8th August 2023

4 reasons an audit is valuable for business

Your annual audit should be seen as more than just a box-ticking exercise. It is a process that can add value to your business in many ways.

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By Justin Rourke

7th August 2023

Pension tax break could be lost as HMRC proposes significant change

HMRC is proposing to change the rules around the income tax paid on withdrawals from a pension pot by beneficiaries, which could mean a reduction in income for those in receipt of their deceased partner/relative’s (in most cases) pension.

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By Armstrong Watson

3rd August 2023

Struggling SMEs rate Government support ‘poor’ in challenging economic climate, survey finds

One in 11 SME businesses say their priority for the next three to six months is survival, with 77% rating current government support as ‘poor’. These are two of the key findings from the latest survey by the Association of Practising Accountants (APA).

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By Armstrong Watson

3rd August 2023

Scottish business confidence is positive but still weak, says ICAEW report

Scottish business confidence has moved into positive territory for the first time since March 2022, according to the latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor report for Scotland.

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By Elaine Wilcox

2nd August 2023

Rise in company insolvencies: what can you do if your business is struggling?

The factors causing the rise in company insolvencies are well-documented. While many factors are beyond your control, there is one factor that you can influence, and that is better business management. 

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By David Threlkeld

27th July 2023

What are the tax issues around grass letting, grazing licences and contract farming?

Asking someone who has lived and worked on the same farm for most of their life whether they are a farmer can provoke a puzzled look. However, where the farmer is now doing less work on a daily basis and a neighbour is grazing the land, HMRC may argue that you are no longer an active farmer.

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By Armstrong Watson

27th July 2023

How much is my law firm worth?

One of the biggest questions when you are looking to buy or sell a law firm is ‘what is it worth?’ Whether you are selling due to retirement or buying a firm to allow you to expand and grow, valuation is often the key point for consideration.

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By Scott McIver

19th July 2023

What tax enquiries can HMRC make?

HMRC turned its attention back to compliance work in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and we are continuing to see its enquiry activity increase - but what types of enquiry could you be faced with? 

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Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer

By Armstrong Watson

19th July 2023

Armstrong Watson moves up in UK’s top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list

Armstrong Watson has been recognised amongst the UK’s most outstanding apprenticeship employers for the second year in a row.

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