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Azets highlights new child benefit repayment option

People earning more than £60,000 a year have a new way to manage their child benefit repayments following a change in HMRC’s process, explains a senior payroll professional at Azets.  Julie Gunnell, Associate Director of Payroll Growth at international accountancy and business advisory group … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How do you manage conflict in the workplace?

Senior HR Consultant, Andrea Ferguson, from Stockport-based Cornerstone Resources, discusses using mediation as a way to manage conflict before it turns into a formal grievance. Where there are people, there is mess. We all bring different ideas, convictions, ways of working and preferences to … [Read more...]

Azets responds to latest insolvency figures

With 5.9% more corporate insolvencies than last August according to Government insolvency figures, Jonathan Amor, Restructuring Partner at international accountancy and business advisory group Azets, has advised that getting advice when a business first shows signs of financial distress gives the … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: The dangers of using AI for HR advice

With more businesses turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, Stockport HR consultancy, Hallidays HR, highlight to risks of adopting AI for HR advice and why human expertise is crucial for SMEs. As technology advances, businesses increasingly turn to Artificial … [Read more...]

North West company owners caught out by Capital Gains Tax

North West business owners are being warned that leaving Capital Gains Tax (CGT) planning too late is costing them substantial tax savings; in some cases, missing out on Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) entirely. Corporate tax advisory specialist Sophie Huddleston, Partner at UK top 10 … [Read more...]

Stockport reflects on first decade of town centre transformation

After a decade since launching its £1 billion transformation of Stockport town centre, the UK's largest town centre regeneration project, Stockport Council reflects on the changes that have taken place. Stockport is in the middle of the UK’s largest town centre regeneration – and whilst much of … [Read more...]

CDL welcomes new Head of Professional Services

Stockport insurtech, CDL, has welcomed Debbie Chapman as the firm's new Head of Professional Services, leading the team responsible for project delivery. A few months into her new role, Debbie explains in an interview how AI will enhance the service for CDL customers. What are you bringing to … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How to motivate a demoralised team

Stockport-based Hallidays HR explains the key ways business leaders can motivate their team and ensure they are performing at their best. As a manager/business owner you have a certain amount of responsibility towards the wellbeing and engagement of your team. For people to function to the … [Read more...]