by admin | May 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Taking on your first employee can help a business grow, although it also brings a number of important responsibilities. Before employing staff for the first time, business owners should consider the following points: Register as an employer with HM Revenue and Customs...
by admin | May 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Many business owners spend considerable time focusing on sales growth, staffing and profitability, although basic business risks are sometimes overlooked until a problem arises. A simple review of key risk areas can often help protect both the business and the...
by admin | May 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Employment disputes can drag on for years, which inevitably raises the question of how long is too long for a hearing to be deemed fair. Mr. Boateng was originally employed in January 2017 by a gentlemen’s outfitters at their branch in the Strand before being...
by admin | May 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. One of the most commonly used exemptions is the annual exemption. This allows an individual to give away up to £3,000 each tax year...
by admin | May 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Businesses that lease cars often assume they can recover all of the VAT charged on car leasing payments. In practice, the rules are more limited. Where a business leases a qualifying car, HMRC normally only allows 50% of the VAT on the leasing charges to be...