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Are you the subject of an HMRC R&D Tax Relief enquiry?
There has been a rash of these enquiries in these last few weeks with a deliberately scary and sometimes perceived as threatening incoming letter demanding detailed explanations of why your claim qualifies, details of how the time of staff and consultants were...
Should you lease or buy business assets?
Every company needs assets to operate, from machinery and hardware to vehicles and furnishings. Without these, staff cannot do their jobs and customers are left unserved. However, securing these assets comes at a substantial cost. Buying assets outright requires...
2023 and Beyond. How can a business plan
If you are a small or medium-sized enterprise, as we approach the end of the Annus Horribilis that was 2022 and try and look forward to 2023 the future holds lots of uncertainties. We are on our 3rd Prime Minister this year, we see no end to the war in Ukraine and its...
What is stock finance?
Stock finance is a popular form of funding used to boost cash flow by unleashing capital in your warehouse. It utilises unused stock as security to raise finance from lenders. If used correctly, it is a great way to free up money while enabling you to retain the...
7 tips for turning around an unprofitable business
Businesses will undergo many challenges in their lifespans, stemming from external circumstances or internal issues. Regardless of the problems you face, you hope to come out the other side. However, there are times when it’s not as easy to overcome obstacles as you...
UK Research & Development Tax Credit Incentives in the News
Over the past couple of years, the UK Research & Development (R&D) tax credit schemes have been in the news constantly and often for the wrong reasons. In this post, we take a look at issues created by alleged fraud and abuse of the UK R&D incentive...
7 asset finance options for your business
Asset finance is a popular way of securing funding for a business. Using your assets as collateral will fuel your ability to raise finance, offering a reduced risk to the lender and improving your chances of being accepted. Not everyone will be eligible for asset...
Where has all the money gone?
Some might say that building a projected cash flow of their operating activities would send them to sleep, but the reality is that it can help you sleep at night. Cash is a critical part of the equation for most business decisions – and a lack of it is a key reason...