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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...]

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...]

The government’s proposals to take forward recommendations from the Taylor Review have been published in the Good Work Plan and is dubbed as the biggest package of workplace reforms for over 20 years. Effectively, these changes are intended to significantly change the landscape and provide workers … [Read more...]

Halloween can be a treat for you and your little gremlins, but ghoulish behaviour can often turn a night of fun into a nightmare. So what can you do if a trickster damages your property and how far can you go in trying to stop them? Are you responsible if a ‘treater’ has an allergic reaction to the … [Read more...]

As a business owner, would you know how to handle a request for flexible working? Employers need to be aware of the statutory framework that governs the flexible working process. Flexible working requests are often not dealt with properly by employers who are unaware of these obligations. Due … [Read more...]

The tax benefits if you use your pension to save tax / paying into pensions are obvious: instead of paying tax on your money, you’re saving it, and while it’s in your pension your money is increasing, tax-free. Contributing to a pension can also help you make the most of your tax-free allowances … [Read more...]

HMRC collects record amounts of IHT The government has announced that HMRC collected a record sum of £5.4 billion in inheritance tax - IHT - during the 2018/19 tax year according to Hallidays latest newswire - business and tax tips. Click here for the full story Other topics included in … [Read more...]

The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) is the UK’s implementation of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). The law controls how personal information is used by businesses and other organisations. It was designed to protect the personal data and information relating to individuals and also … [Read more...]