The UK’s £200 billion dealmaking industry could be missing out on around £150 million of VAT rebates for costs such as professional fees that are not being reclaimed, according to new research into the UK’s M&A sector by Azets, the top ten accountancy and advisory firm. M&A VAT costs that … [Read more...]
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Expert Opinion: Secret shoppers are your silent success agents
Customer service specialists, insight6, explain how mystery shoppers can help a business better understand their customers and improve their experience. Mystery shopping is a way for businesses to check how good their service is by sending in secret shoppers. These secret shoppers act like … [Read more...]
Azets sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ in latest insolvency statistics
The latest company insolvency statistics show that there is 'light at the end of the tunnel' according to Nicola Clark, Restructuring & Insolvency Partner at Azets. The latest government insolvency statistics found there were 1,815 company insolvencies in England and Wales in March 2024, down … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How to structure an organisation for change
Donna Morton from Stockport-based HR transformation and change management consultancy, Lomarton, explains how to structure a business for change. Getting your organisation change ready involves considering several key factors and taking specific actions to ensure it remains adaptable and … [Read more...]
Women’s pension pots worth half of men’s, finds Handelsbanken
Women significantly lag men in terms of their pensions savings, new research conducted for Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has found. Among women who have a pension, their savings are typically much smaller than their male counterparts’, according to the firm’s latest report, Gender … [Read more...]
Gorvins Solicitors explains the changes to fees at Companies House
With Companies House increasing its fees in May, Christian Mancier (pictured), Partner in the Corporate Commercial team at Stockport's Gorvins Solicitors, explains the changes and what these means for businesses. With effect from the 1st May 2024, Companies House is increasing its fees for … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The critical role of CX in increasing ROI
Customer Experience (CX) specialists, Insight6, explain the return on investment (ROI) of investing in making your customers happy. Ready to supercharge your revenue? Forrester reveals that businesses prioritising customer experience (CX) grow their revenue 1.7 times faster than those that … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Identifying and harnessing your business’ driving forces
Ahead of their upcoming Rise seminar, Drivers for Growth, Stockport accountants Hallidays explains the factors that contribute to business success. We’ll let you into a secret. You don’t need to be a Bill Gates or a Steve Jobs, or even a Richard Branson, to turn your vision into enviable … [Read more...]
Citizens Advice SORT Group calls for support ahead of digital landline transition
Citizens Advice services in Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford (SORT) are calling to ensure everyone in Greater Manchester has the necessary support when landline phone connections switch to a digital network. The UK’s telephone network is being upgraded, and landline services are changing. … [Read more...]
Hallidays HR highlights employment law changes coming in 2024
With substantial shifts expected in 2024, Stockport's Hallidays HR delve into the six crucial employment law changes businesses need to be aware of this year. The Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) Regulations 2023 The Equality Act has been amended to protect certain rights against discrimination … [Read more...]
Azets research reveals UK gap in succession planning
New research by UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets has revealed that fewer than one in ten UK businesses have succession planning fully integrated into their strategy, despite 30% of companies demonstrating a widespread recognition of its importance. The Azets Barometer January 2024 … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: What are the benefits of apprentices in the workplace?
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2024, Stockport's Hallidays HR outline the benefits that apprentices can bring to a business. National Apprenticeship Week 2024 runs from Monday 5 to Sunday 11 February. The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2024 is “Skills for Life”. We encourage … [Read more...]
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