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Hallidays lead UK by example in gender pay gap

Stockport based Hallidays are setting a great example as the UK lags behind Europe on the workplace gender pay gap.   Recent press commented on the ’Gender pay gap 5% for millennials’. According to Alan Jones from Metro, “The gender pay gap for women in their 20’s has halved to five per cent. … [Read more...]

Sheer genius – Five on Brexit Island

It’s 2017 - Happy New Year for those just back at their desks after Stockport school's extended Christmas holidays. Oh no they weren't! Oh yes they were! Author: Helen White A new year is a chance to look forward, to set goals, to make changes where appropriate, to repeat successes, to resolve … [Read more...]

Your financial future, in your hands

Your financial future is in your hands and right now could be be an ideal time to plan ahead financially for you and your family. There may never be an ideal time to plan for your and your family's financial future so why not act now? Independent Financial Advisor and Partner of Clarke Nicklin … [Read more...]

Is third party management sound business sense?

Does third party management make sound business sense in the property sector? This week Red Rock Facilities management explain why it is the better option. With the seeds of economic recovery still slow to take root, landlords and property owners are heading into another winter with cost … [Read more...]

Generation X procrastinating for retirement

Generation X are procrastinating when it comes to putting money aside for retirement, reports local financial planning expert, Scott Herbert. People with birth dates between 1964 and 1979 are labelled ‘Generation X’ and are suffering from a widespread tendency to procrastinate when it comes to … [Read more...]

Another Day another new Ransomware victim!

With Christmas online shopping in full swing be on your guard for spam virus emails and attachments.  So many of us buying online and receiving email confirmations - there is a chance malicious emails and attachments could get through. Also in the news this week was a spate of emails suggesting … [Read more...]

The second charge mortgage secret

A survey, from finance specialist Together, has revealed that a staggering 79 per cent of people in the UK could be missing out on a potential source of personal finance by being unaware of the option of a second charge mortgage. Second charge mortgages, also referred to as a secured loan, allow … [Read more...]

Hallidays growth sees surge in recruitment

Hallidays growth has resulted in a surge in recruitment alongside their current team choosing to stay with the Stockport based business.  Growth in a company usually results in bringing in new team members, but at Hallidays it seems that this is the only time they need to recruit as natural … [Read more...]

Leasehold vs Freehold, which is best for your business?

Leasehold vs freehold? As a business or home owner do you know whether a leasehold option on your property is best for you?  There are many different reasons why either may be best but understanding the ins and outs of different models of property ownership is important from a legal perspective, … [Read more...]

Christmas Party tax relief – what are the facts?

Do you know what the facts are around HMRC and Christmas Party tax relief? There is no specific allowance for a ‘Christmas party’ as such, however HMRC does provide limited tax relief for the cost of holding an ‘annual event’ for your staff, providing certain conditions are met. As an employer, … [Read more...]

How to dispose of confidential information securely

One way to prevent fraud is to dispose of confidential information safely and securely. Would you be comfortable disposing of highly confidential financial information by simply dropping it in the wastepaper bin by the side of you desk? Would you house all of your accounting information and … [Read more...]

Electric Company Cars. Does the Tax stack up?

Electric Company Cars - does it pay? Between March 2014 and Match 2015 there was a massive rise of electric vehicles sold and registered in the UK. But what constitutes massive? 50 % increase – 175 % increase? Well how does 984% sound? This October the number of Electric cars on British roads … [Read more...]