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Inheritance Tax limits – do you know yours ?

When it comes to Inheritance Tax limits - do you know yours? Insurance company Canada Life's annual survey revealed growing confusion over the operation of inheritance tax. According to the survey, more than two thirds of respondents did not know the current level of the inheritance tax nil rate … [Read more...]

How will GDPR and personal data impact on HR ?

Hallidays Accountants and Business advisors are helping fellow businesses to understand the impact GDPR will have in respect of personal data and their HR policies and have prepared a list of FAQs.  General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR, is the new data protection legislation effective from 25 … [Read more...]

How to get a mortgage on an unusual building

Buying a unique property in the UK? Here’s how to get a mortgage on an unusual building or if they don’t fit the mainstream mould. When it comes to lending on investment properties, mainstream banks and building societies prefer to stick to the conventional. Those applicants that have a perfect … [Read more...]

How important is the layout of the workplace ?

Productivity is a prime concern for many a business owner and the layout of the workplace is an important factor in achieving optimum output. Solving the productivity puzzle has become a preoccupation of many a business leader and policy maker. But where does the secret to better productivity lie? … [Read more...]

Protecting your business from Fake President Fraud

Protecting your business against modern day fraudsters - the current most frequently used fraud being Fake President Fraud - in cyber-attack fraud is a constant risk, warns Stockport based C&C Insurance Brokers. Business owners and employees need to be aware of the sophisticated tactics used to … [Read more...]

The impact of Carillion on small suppliers

It’s a sad fact that the biggest losers of the Carillion collapse are the myriad of small suppliers, especially in the construction sector, who relied on the giant for a significant amount of their business. They were left with unpaid invoices and, unlike the equally unfortunate pensioners of the … [Read more...]

Food Inflation hit 4% as healthy options proved most expensive

This weekend, the Saturday Economist John Ashcroft, reported that food inflation hit 4% in January but it was the healthiest foods that proved to be more expensive up 9% with chocolate up less than 2% - "the delicious irony of the healthy diet with inflation above target." Fresh fruit cost 7% more … [Read more...]

Top UK Economist Dr John Ashcroft Talks Growth

World trade is expected to grow by over 5% with world economy set to grow by almost 4% this year, predicts UK Economist Dr John Ashcroft. Strong growth in the USA, China, and Japan is supported by the recovery in Europe. In the UK, we expect GDP growth to average around 1.8% this year … [Read more...]

What makes an entrepreneur?

We meet up once again with serial entrepreneur Garry Diver and asked "What makes an entrepreneur?" Take time out from your busy day, relax a little and listen to Garry's podcast. Garry shares his thoughts and experiences on what makes an entrepreneur, taking risks and the sacrifices individuals … [Read more...]

Different generations – what kind of saver are you?

There are many differing statistics around attitudes to saving and investing among different generations, suggesting as we mature our focus and mind set will shift. According to statistics*, Millennials (age 21-34) focus on working in a fulfilling career and making money, whilst as we move into … [Read more...]

SAS Daniels Shares Its Data Protection Plan For GDPR

Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels LLP, is sharing the outline of its project plan to be fully compliant with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in the hope it can help other local businesses in their preparations. GDPR is the new EU regulation to harmonise data protection legislation … [Read more...]