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Hallidays podcast ‘plays to their strengths’

Hallidays chairman, Nigel Bennett, was invited to join leadership and learning platform, Twelve Scholars, in a podcast, on the topic of ‘playing to your strengths’. Monty Python once described accountants as “dull, tedious, stuffy and boring—and desperately dull” but Nigel Bennett, now Chairman … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How will changes to IR35 affect contractors?

Off payroll legislation IR35 has been making the news as new changes come into effect in April 2020. They are set to change the way many self-employed workers pay tax, but how does the IR35 change affect contractors? In this expert opinion, Stockport-based sales and IT recruiters Grassroots … [Read more...]

Love affair with Windows 7 must end!

Support for Microsoft Windows 7, a much-loved computer operating system for the last 10 years, where it served businesses and homes all over the world, is about to end. Windows 7 surpassed adoption of later operating systems such as Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 but, unfortunately, this love affair … [Read more...]

Christmas party season: Test driving a breathalyser

Having a few over the next couple of weeks? Work’s Christmas party? Maybe just a few down the local? Whatever your drink of choice, it’s safe to say most of us will be having a tipple or three over the Christmas season. Something not everyone considers however, is if they’re sober and safe to drive … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Set goals to achieve your New Year’s resolution

As we start thinking about what changes we would like to make in our lives and businesses in 2020, Stockport-based accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, share their advice for setting goals and making them stick. Why set goals? Top-level athletes, successful people, and high achievers … [Read more...]

Training to be a Manager?

It’s good practice to recognise success in business or to be recognised as successful. Over-achieving in sales or receiving excellent customer reviews may lead to a pay rise, personal healthcare, additional benefits or even a promotion.  But, someone with a natural sales talent may not be a … [Read more...]

2020 ringing in changes to landlord tax relief

As the UK counts down to the end of 2019, 2020 is ringing in changes to landlord tax relief that could leave sellers with a substantial tax liability. If you are a landlord with a buy to let residential property, and are considering selling, then read on as timing is everything. A day’s … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How does our workplace affect our health?

Following a survey of over 3000 European office workers, office equipment supplier, Fellowes, has outlined the how workplaces can affect our health and our bodies. Health and Safety expert, Michelle Hay, introduces Fellowes’ life-sized representation of how poor posture and an inadequate … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Using introducers to grow your business

Rather than generate your own leads, when you are growing your business it can easier to look to others to make introductions for you. Philip Jones, Director of Stockport-based accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, share some tips on using introducers to grow your business: A great way to … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: What is the Apprenticeship Levy?

We often get asked what is the apprenticeship levy? In April 2017, the government introduced the Apprenticeship Levy with a view to funding three million new apprenticeships by 2020. The Apprenticeship Levy Explained by Stockport's Damar Training Every month employers with an annual wage bill … [Read more...]