Construction companies may be missing a trick when it comes to tax breaks for R&D, according to a HMRC R&D Consultative Committee insider.   Jenny Tragner told Construction News magazine that many building companies may not realize it,…

    A survey by Finder.com has revealed that more and more adults are using bitcoin and other blockchain currencies to pay for goods and services, including accountancy fees. As user uptake increases, so too have the amount of firms…

  It has been estimated that around £560m of Gift Aid currently goes unclaimed every year simply because of red tape. In a bid to combat this, the Charity Tax Commission has proposed a major overhaul of the rules concerning…

    Next October, the domestic VAT reverse charge comes into effect. This will change the way that VAT is paid in the UK by businesses that are VAT-registered. However, it stands to affect those who work in the construction…

The UK government recently announced its decision to DELAY the introduction of the CIS #VATReverseCharge by 12 months, meaning that it will now only come into force in October 2020. The measure, aimed at reducing fraud and simplifying the VAT…

With the summer sunshine fading, and No-Deal Brexit clouds looming large, it’s easy to become pessimistic about the future, especially when financial pages of the newspapers are full of ‘doom and gloom’ predictions. Nobody knows precisely what’s around the corner….

The signs are all there, according to some economists, that a global financial downturn may be on its way. Some of the red flags they are pointing to include: a drop in consumer confidence and manufacturing due to the US-China…

Since the beginning of 2019,Brexit continued to loom large over the economic news agenda. Now,with uncertainty levels rising in the wake of Boris Johnson’s change of policy,what can the UK construction industry do to adapt? According to Build magazine: “Nobody…

#Bookkeeping Hacks for Start-ups & SME’s It is probably fair to say that most entrepreneurs are not, by nature wild about admin or meticulous record keepers.Many see backroom tasks as dull,repetitive and a waste of valuable time. Although not viewed…

Most professionals are familiar with the concept of company branding. However,it also applies to individuals. Whether you work for yourself or just want to climb the corporate career ladder,you still need to develop your personal brand. Why? PERSONAL USP: Developing…

“Dream it. Wish it. Do it.” Mount Elbrus in Caucasus 5 642 m It is my way to conquer my sabotages, boost my strengths and reach the summit…in business as well:)

If you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, there’s a good chance that you haven’t taken a holiday for some time. However, with research revealing the increasing benefits of maintaining a good work-life balance for mental health and productivity levels,…