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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, has ended. Windows 7 surpassed adoption of later operating systems such as Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 but, unfortunately, this love affair is … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester is emerging as one of the UK's leading centres of FinTech, with RegTech - employing new technologies to meet increasing regulatory requirements in the financial industries - one of the fastest growing niches in the industry. Richard Brown, from Stockport recruitment agency … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

At this time of year, many employers would like to reward their staff with a gift and often ask “How much can I spend on my employees at Christmas?” Stockport accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, provide some insight into what the rules are when it comes to employee Christmas … [Read more...]