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It is that time of year when many of us are hoping for treats rather than tricks, as the Chancellor prepares to stand in front of Parliament to deliver the Autumn Budget. While skeletons, cobwebs and dodgy fancy dress might once have made you jump, it’s the upcoming...

We are often asked about the risks of becoming a company director and what the differences are to being a shareholder. Shareholders own the company and appoint the directors, whilst directors run the company on behalf of the shareholders. In owner-managed businesses,...

I recently had the pleasure of seeing Oasis on tour, and while the crowd was “electric” and the singalongs were as loud as ever, it was the lyrics that really stuck with me. Britpop might have been the soundtrack to the ’90s, but for business owners like you and me,...

…bouncing back from adversity after his loss to Alacaraz at the French Open. But, we all need resilience to overcome our challenges: we can learn to control behavior and thoughts – because whilst initial thoughts can be erratic, you have a choice as to how you react....

June has been conference season. One week it was down by the Tower of London for UK200’s “Growth Summit” and the following week it was over to the Royal Borough for Mindshop’s annual European bash. Hot topics included: IT and AI: strategy, best products,...

You may have read our newswires, browsed the software market, done your level best to keep track of all the changes and delays, so hopefully, when Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) rolls around in less than a year, you’ll be ready. That’s right: MTD for...

The current US-led trade wars feel like they have gone on far too long, involved far too many characters, and now make so little sense that it is easy to see why everyone is struggling to catch up. What do you mean the latest tariffs were only announced at the start...

It’s quite painful for me to talk about football these days, but our new shareholder does seem to be attracting attention with some cost-cutting. Whilst the feedback he’s received is often critical, it’s usually good business sense to cut waste as a way of improving...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves today delivered her Spring Statement, outlining the Labour Government’s economic priorities and reaffirming a commitment to fiscal discipline and long-term investment. Billed as the start of a “decade of national renewal,” the Statement...

The UK Business Confidence Survey 2024, conducted by Ripe Financial in partnership with the UK200Group, has provided fresh insights into the sentiment and challenges facing UK businesses as they navigate a complex economic landscape. The survey revealed that 30% of...

The end of another tax year is close by. So if you haven’t already considered reliefs, exemptions and tax efficient investments, now may be the time to do so, for example: Use your personal allowance of £12,750 against your income. Be mindful of not losing your...

2025 is now well underway and I am sure many of you began the year with clear resolutions about how you were going to reduce the amount you drink, start a new diet or go to the gym more often. I know it is cliché, but every year many of us start the new year with a...