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By Andrew Robinson

16th August 2023

How to get increased finance for your farm business

As the challenges faced by farm businesses continue to evolve, the demand for additional borrowing facilities is on the rise.

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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 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 Jonathan York

4th July 2023

Should I set up a trust?

Trusts have become something of a political football in recent years and their use is often called into question with the implication that by putting a trust in place, the motives for doing so, are driven by tax avoidance and the wish to be not transparent about the ownership of the assets.

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By Richard Woolgar

2nd July 2023

Changes to HMRC penalties and interest

New penalties for submitting VAT returns or paying VAT late came into effect on 1‌‌‌ ‌‌January 2023, and in the last month, we have started to see HMRC issue penalty correspondence to our clients.

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By Armstrong Watson

15th June 2023

Farming family's passion and dedication to producing premium Lakeland Lamb for Booths

Lakeland Lamb is the product of a fifth-generation farming family. At the heart of their business is the breeding and rearing of premium lamb from Herdwick Sheep and cross-bred Herdwick-Continental breeds, which they supply to Booths meat counters. 

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By Armstrong Watson

15th June 2023

Featured Apps – Dext Prepare (formerly known as Receipt Bank) 

Dext Prepare (formerly known as Receipt Bank) automatically extracts key data from receipts, invoices, bank statements and other financial documents, eliminating the need for manual data entry, saving valuable time and reducing the risk of human error.

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By Scott McIver

14th June 2023

Sudden closure of HMRC self-assessment helpline could cause chaos

Alarmingly HMRC announced a major change to its self-assessment helpline just four days before it was due to take effect. It said on Thursday, 8 June 2023, it would be trialling a seasonal model for the helpline from Monday, 12 June 2023, which it claims, will enable its advisers to prioritise helping those with urgent queries.

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By Nicki Hutchinson

1st June 2023

Avoid the VAT issues for new dwellings on farms

The shortage of affordable properties in many rural areas, means more farming businesses are looking at building new properties or converting buildings to provide accommodation for family members or workers. But what about the VAT issues that can arise?

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