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By Elaine Wilcox

27th October 2022

Improving Income Streams in the Hospitality Industry

In a trading environment which is becoming increasingly more challenging, it is important that hospitality business owners maximise their income in the periods that they are open.

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By Armstrong Watson

26th October 2022

Cyber-attack – a real threat to motor dealerships

Michelle Malone, Head of Tax Automotive, discusses the recent cyber attack on automotive retailers, Pendragon, and highlights the importance of cyber security for motor dealerships. 

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By Andrew Robinson

25th October 2022

What are the tax issues to consider when selling stock?

Each month we answer some of the most pressing questions sent in by farmers as part of the Farmer’s Weekly Business Clinic.

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By David Threlkeld

24th October 2022

Tax issues on selling buildings

It is the time of year when farms and farm buildings change hands. Here we explore the tax issues that need to be considered – both Income tax and Capital Gains Tax.

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By Andrew Robinson

24th October 2022

Don't knock it until you've tried it!

Andrew Robinson gives examples of how farmers are adapting their farming methods for the future, and reaping the benefits, rather than looking sceptically over the hedge at those doing "different things".

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By Elaine Wilcox

24th October 2022

A Perfect Storm for the Hospitality Industry

Hotel, restaurant and public house owners are currently looking hard at their profit and loss accounts.  In these testing times, without adequate working capital, owners must look to their balance sheets for options that will allow them to trade.

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By Jonathan York

24th October 2022

New use for farm buildings - beware the VAT issues

It is common for traditional farm buildings to become unsuitable for modern farming methods, or for a change in farming policy to result in empty buildings. It may make sense to refurbish these buildings so that they can be rented out for non-farming use, and in this article, we will look at the VAT issues that might arise.

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By Keith Johnston

24th October 2022

Tax cuts, tax rises and U-turns

With all of the changes that have occurred recently within Parliament, it is easy to lose track. Here we will try to summarise the tax changes that will impact farming businesses, as it now stands, in late October.

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By Becky Bowness

17th October 2022

Three weeks, two Chancellors and an almost complete reversal of the “Growth Plan”

No one could have predicted when Kwasi Kwarteng stood up in parliament to make his first fiscal statement that 3 weeks later the vast majority of his announcements would be reversed, or indeed that his first (mini) budget would be his last.

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By Armstrong Watson

15th October 2022

How The Right Culture May Be the Answer to Your Recruitment Challenges

David Ramsay, Head of Talent Acquisition, discusses ongoing recruitment challenges and how the answer may centre around culture.

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