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HMRC urged to correct VAT overpayments

The HMRC is being urged to take action to correct VAT overpayments it has charged SMEs due to problems with its guidance on it flat rate scheme, reports SME Insider. According to the accountancy association AAT, HMRC must re-examine assessments of SMEs that pay a flat rate of VAT following a … [Read more...]

C&C get teeth into Sale Sharks

Marketing Stockport member C&C were not the only winners at last week’s Sale Sharks VS Bath match. C&C Insurance Brokers, based in Romiley, Stockport, were Match Ball Sponsor at Sunday’s game where Sale Sharks won the home fixture with a bonus point victory, leaving the side 6th in the … [Read more...]

400 years on Shakespeare quotes motivate entrepreneurs and SMEs

To mark 400 years since William Shakespeare’s death, the ICAEW has turned to one of the nation’s most famous writers to lend motivation to those who want to set up their own businesses, business leaders who are struggling to find inspiration, and budding entrepreneurs who need a little nudge in the … [Read more...]

Lack of DRP puts over 50% of businesses at risk

A new survey has found that only 27% of small businesses have a Disaster Recovery Plan in place compared with 68% of medium businesses and 75% of large businesses and yet the consequences can be catastrophic. According to figures from the London Chamber of Commerce, *90% of businesses that lose … [Read more...]

Valour Finance Group nominated for hat-trick of awards

Valour Finance Group has been shortlisted for a hat-trick of prizes at the prestigious Credit Today awards. The firm, which was named Business of the Year at last year’s Stockport Business Awards, is a finalist in three categories - Best Fundraising or Volunteering Campaign Award, Treating … [Read more...]

Together announce record month as lending tops £100m

Specialist finance provider Together completed £105 million of new lending in March 2016, with a total of 697 loans across its range of products which includes first and second charge mortgages, short-term finance, auction finance and commercial loans. Speaking of the company’s continuing success, … [Read more...]

Cloud Accounting can help SME’s grow business

Using cloud based accounting software enables businesses to streamline their accounting and bookkeeping processes, freeing up more time to focus on growing the business. A cloud-based accounting system is ideal for small to medium sized businesses: it means that you can see the financial … [Read more...]

RBS host free social media and networking event

The Royal Bank of Scotland in Stockport is hosting a free networking event next Thursday 21st April. Guests who attend RBS's branch - 27 Great Underbank - will also be able to pick up some useful hints and tips about how to make the most of social media. The first event of its kind to be held … [Read more...]

Pure Pension talk from Clarke Nicklin’s Scott Herbert

Scott Herbert, Partner and IFA of South Manchester firm Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning, used Pure airwaves to explain the different options for savers in an interview with ‘Stockport Reports’ Simon Kelsey on Pure FM. Pensions, saving options and interest rates have dominated headlines … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society shortlisted in Moneyfacts awards

For the second year running, Vernon Building Society has been shortlisted as a finalist for the ‘Regional Lending Provider of the Year’ Award by independent financial comparison site, Moneyfacts. Kevin Baggs, mortgage manager at the Vernon, said: “We apply a commonsense approach to mortgage … [Read more...]

One personal allowance effective in 2016/17 tax year

Among the changes effective in the new tax year, reported in Hallidays April newswire, are the introduction of one personal allowance, regardless of age, and the new national minimum wage from October this year.  National Minimum Wage rises The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will increase … [Read more...]