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By Armstrong Watson

7th January 2021

£375m new COVID funding for Scottish businesses - not exactly new!

As the government announces 'new' funding for Scotland, our experts look at why this additional funding is not exactly new and what it means for Scottish Businesses.

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By Douglas Russell

4th December 2020

Back to basics for Scottish business facing declining confidence and falling demand

Reports from ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) and the Royal Bank of Scotland UK Small Business PMI for October ‘20 show Scottish businesses facing declining confidence as demand plummets.

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By Armstrong Watson

26th November 2020

Succession - Who do you Trust?

Do not underestimate how succession planning in the caravan park industry, as in many family businesses, can without a doubt be complicated.

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Hospitality Survey Results

By Armstrong Watson

23rd September 2020

Latest survey shows worrying results for UK Hospitality Businesses

Over 350 business owners in the UK hospitality sector participated in our latest survey, with worrying results showing that 37% of business owners are considering closure or selling their business.

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Closed Restaurant due to Covid-19

By Marcus Dodds

21st September 2020

Court rules Business Interruption Insurance may provide disease cover

A recent high court ruling may have thrown a lifeline for thousands of businesses who had business interruption insurance policies but were declined claims by insurers as they were forced to close their doors during lockdown.

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Restaurant open for business sign

By Armstrong Watson

18th September 2020

Why the time is right for hospitality businesses to explore all options

Should Hospitality business owners plan their exit strategy, expand or sit tight? 

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Lady serving takeaway coffee

By Armstrong Watson

3rd August 2020

Reduced rate of 5% VAT for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions

Guidance on the temporary reduced rate of VAT for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions.

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Business Owner sitting at a desk

By Daryl Warwick

17th July 2020

Mitigating Director Fatigue

In these uncertain times, are you looking to exit your business? Daryl Warwick dicusses the difficult decisions ahead...

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Cafe Owner taking card payrments

By Richard Andrew

14th July 2020

Hospitality Businesses Facing Pricing Dilemma

The temporary reduction in VAT from 20% to 5% poses a dilemma for hospitality business owners - should they pass on VAT savings to customers?

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VAT rates % on cubes falling

By Richard Andrew

14th July 2020

Changing VAT rates causing confusion for hospitality businesses

What does teh Chancellor's reduction in VAT from 20% to 5% mean for businesses in the hospitality?

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