The number of businesses experiencing 'significant' financial distress in the North West has risen to more than 74,000, according to the 'Red Flag Alert' monitor of UK companies' financial health by Begbies Trainor. While the total number of firms (74,079) experiencing distress rose 12.6% … [Read more...]
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R&D tax relief claims by North West SMEs decline, finds Azets
There has been a marked fall in the number of SMEs in the North West making research & development tax relief claims, according to research by UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets. The drop has prompted a specialist at the firm to warn that local businesses should use the valuable … [Read more...]
Citizens Advice Stockport launches annual Scams Awareness Campaign
As part of its annual Scams Awareness campaign, Citizens Advice is highlighting the many ways people are being duped by scammers and is offering its top tips on how to prevent being caught out. Nationally, more than seven million people are estimated to have been deceived by a scam in the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Are you working ‘on’ or ‘in’ your business?
Business coach, Julian Stafford, shares his advice for busy business owners to let go of the small tasks, and spend time on strategy. "I’m flat out. I’ve got so much on. This place couldn’t run without me." A business owner told me that recently, and he said it with pride. The trouble is… … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why Stockport employers must prepare now for the 2026 Umbrella Reform
Stockport recruitment agency, Grassroots, explains the upcoming Umbrella Reform, and how local employers can prepare to ensure their use of contractors and temporary workers remains compliant. From April 2026, significant changes to contractor tax compliance will come into force in the UK - and … [Read more...]
Azets highlights new child benefit repayment option
People earning more than £60,000 a year have a new way to manage their child benefit repayments following a change in HMRC’s process, explains a senior payroll professional at Azets. Julie Gunnell, Associate Director of Payroll Growth at international accountancy and business advisory group … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How do you manage conflict in the workplace?
Senior HR Consultant, Andrea Ferguson, from Stockport-based Cornerstone Resources, discusses using mediation as a way to manage conflict before it turns into a formal grievance. Where there are people, there is mess. We all bring different ideas, convictions, ways of working and preferences to … [Read more...]
Azets responds to latest insolvency figures
With 5.9% more corporate insolvencies than last August according to Government insolvency figures, Jonathan Amor, Restructuring Partner at international accountancy and business advisory group Azets, has advised that getting advice when a business first shows signs of financial distress gives the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Securing your business through an Employee Ownership Trust
When a business owner decides to retire or pursue new ventures, the question naturally arises: what happens next to the business? There are several succession options available, but one gaining significant traction is transitioning the company to employee ownership via an Employee Ownership Trust … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The dangers of using AI for HR advice
With more businesses turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, Stockport HR consultancy, Hallidays HR, highlight to risks of adopting AI for HR advice and why human expertise is crucial for SMEs. As technology advances, businesses increasingly turn to Artificial … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Mistakes that damage the customer experience and how to avoid them
Customer experience expert, Chris Lowe of insight6, explains the common mistakes that cost firms future business from customers. Customer Experience mistakes cost more than you think, literally. According to PwC, 1 in 3 customers will walk away from a brand they love after just one bad … [Read more...]
North West company owners caught out by Capital Gains Tax
North West business owners are being warned that leaving Capital Gains Tax (CGT) planning too late is costing them substantial tax savings; in some cases, missing out on Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) entirely. Corporate tax advisory specialist Sophie Huddleston, Partner at UK top 10 … [Read more...]
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