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Invoice fraud, affecting one in three companies, involves deceptive practices that trick businesses into making payments to fraudulent accounts. As fraudsters’ techniques become more sophisticated, businesses must understand their tactics and the potential impact on operations. Here are some common techniques used by fraudsters: While these may seem fairly simple tricks, they are often elaborate…Read More
The new UK Government has been formed. Despite the Labour Party’s campaign and pledges around keeping tax rises to a minimum, expert opinion suggests that future rises are inevitable. The inevitability of higher taxes For the foreseeable future, the freeze on most tax thresholds is likely to remain in place. The thresholds’ freeze means that…Read More
Private equity investment has been a significant force in the financial world for some time. However, the nature of private equity has changed considerably in the last few years and it’s worth knowing how this may affect your business. Background Traditionally, private equity involved investment firms raising funds from investors to acquire stakes in companies. …Read More
In recent reports, former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has forecasted potential tax increases that could have an impact on businesses across the UK. The Tony Blair Institute’s chief economist predicts taxes may need to rise by 1.9 percentage points of GDP by the end of this Parliament to stabilise debt, potentially equating to over…Read More
As the sun rose on Friday morning, Labour began its celebration of a significant victory, claiming a majority that fell short of its last landslide success in 1997. With a manifesto focused on change, its proposals for the next five years of Parliament are far-reaching, but not revolutionary. Now in power, it is important to…Read More
Taking the helm of the family business is an exciting time and an opportunity for you to put your stamp on its operations and future direction. However, you may find that some of its processes are outdated – particularly if your predecessor held their position for a long time and didn’t put much store in…Read More
We can all agree that with the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) – whether we want it to or not – traditional business practices are rapidly evolving. AI is providing solutions to transform processes and conduct the repetitive tasks that would usually take a fair bit of time out of our daily routine without its…Read More
Employee share schemes have become increasingly popular over the last few years, particularly with start-ups, scale-ups and tech companies. They are widely recognised as effective tools to attract, retain and motivate your employees. The schemes available provide opportunities to give their employees a stake in the company, making them feel as though they own a…Read More
Property tax isn’t just a numbers game—it’s a crucial part of owning real estate. Whether you’re managing rental properties or building your investment portfolio, understanding the ins and outs of property tax is essential. Selling your property business? – Here’s what you need to know about Capital Gains Tax Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is the…Read More
Deepfake technology has made significant advancements thanks to the progress in artificial intelligence (AI), enabling scammers to replicate a person’s appearance and mimic their voice in mere minutes or even seconds of video footage. This deceptive technology can have disastrous repercussions from financial loss to reputational damage. Earlier this year, we saw the engineering giant…Read More
When you set up your business, it’s important that you recognise the value of data, particularly financial data.
Rebranding isn’t just about designing a creative new logo or catchy tagline—it’s about capturing the essence of your company’s identity, core values, and reputation.
If you’re preparing to start your new venture, there are steps you need to take to make your launch as smooth as possible and comply with commercial law.
The number of electric cars on our roads is rising rapidly. In 2023 alone, the number of new electric vehicles rose by 18 per cent and there are now some, 1.1 million fully electric cars on UK roads, according to official figures from April 2024.
It’s Clean Air Day this week, so the focus of the business community is on adopting green practices to become more sustainable – but cost is always a concern. When implementing new working practices or benefits, you’ll need to plan carefully around existing cash flow strategies, as sustainable schemes aren’t always optimised for cost-effectiveness. Thankfully,…Read More
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