Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 15.03.2023 Make use of allowances and plan ahead for Corporation Tax changes We’re nearing the end of the financial year, so now is the time to make the most of tax allowances and plan for the next year, says Michael Blaken at Optimum Professional Services. One major change being introduced from […]
Why UK workers need menopause protection, and why responsible firms should take menopause far more seriously Read more 15.02.2023
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 08.03.2023 Cohabitation – your questions answered It might seem unromantic, money-grabbing or pessimistic to obtain legal advice, but a cohabitation agreement can offer protection both when a cohabiting couple are living together and if they decide to separate, says family and divorce solicitor Natasha Miller […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 01.03.2023 Websites are not yesterday’s news – they are tomorrow’s opportunity The internet is a wonderful space to do business, yet it’s very, very crowded so it’s imperative to understand how a business owner sees their business in the future so that steps can be taken digitally to get there, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 22.02.2023 Twelve reasons why every business owner should have a pension The earlier a business owner plans and saves towards a pension, the more they can look forward to achieving their personal financial goals in the future, says Dave Southby of Dave Southby Financial Planning When running a business, you […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday March 15 2023 Make use of allowances and plan ahead for Corporation Tax changes We’re nearing the end of the financial year, so now is the time to make the most of tax allowances and plan for the next year, says Michael Blaken at Optimum Professional Services. One major change being introduced from […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday March 8 2023 Cohabitation – your questions answered It might seem unromantic, money-grabbing or pessimistic to obtain legal advice, but a cohabitation agreement can offer protection both when a cohabiting couple are living together and if they decide to separate, says family and divorce solicitor Natasha Miller […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday March 1 2023 Websites are not yesterday’s news – they are tomorrow’s opportunity The internet is a wonderful space to do business, yet it’s very, very crowded so it’s imperative to understand how a business owner sees their business in the future so that steps can be taken digitally to get there, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday February 22 2023 Twelve reasons why every business owner should have a pension The earlier a business owner plans and saves towards a pension, the more they can look forward to achieving their personal financial goals in the future, says Dave Southby of Dave Southby Financial Planning When running a business, you […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday February 15 2023 Why UK workers need menopause protection, and why responsible firms should take menopause far more seriously The government has missed an opportunity to afford legal protections to menopausal women in the workplace. But responsible employers should and will consider the needs of menopausal women regardless of legislation, says Hilary Messer of law firm Gardner Leader.
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday February 8 2023 Top tips for staying in love with your business From time to time, we can fall out of love with our business. Mindset coach John Lewis offers these tips for keeping the romance alive. February is upon us, the nights are getting lighter, Spring is around the corner, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday February 1 2023 Sole trader versus limited company: what’s best for your new business? If you’ve set up a new business you’ll need to make a decision – sole trader or limited company. Michael Blaken, accounts director at Optimum Professional Services, explores the options. A new year and the onset of spring is […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday January 25 2023 How to keep your staff engaged in 2023 Now, more than ever, it is imperative that companies look at ways to keep their staff engaged, says HR expert Rachel Weaven. Richard Branson said: “Clients do not come first, employees come first, you take care of your employees […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday January 18 2023 Managing the outlook – financial tips for 2023 Emma Skinner, associate director at Haines Watts accountants in Swindon, offers her top tips for a prosperous business in 2023 Running a business naturally comes with a multitude of stresses, not least the financial prospects of the economy. Here […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday January 4 2023 New Year’s Resolutions for the (recently) separated The New Year heralds a fresh start and for some that means living separately and considering divorce. Here, family solicitor Carol Dawe of Awdry Bailey & Douglas shares her tips for making a separation as painless as possible for […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday December 21 2022 Why business owners and directors should consider their legacy when making a Will Martin Baker is a member of BusinessWise, Swindon’s leading not-for-profit business referral group. He has the seat for Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney through his company Martin Baker Estate Planning. Here he shares some tips for business owners […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday December 14 2022 Gifting at Christmas? Here are the tax rules you need to know If you’re thinking of treating your staff this Christmas, you – or they – might need to pay tax on your generosity, warns Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. Christmas is on its way, and for business owners this […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday December 7 2022 Tips for achieving media coverage for your business in 2023 What will the media be tuned into during 2023? Public relations consultant Fiona Scott shares the topics that could win your company press exposure in the new year. At the turn of each year I try to offer some […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday November 30 2022 How to beat the cost-of-living crisis as a small business owner Ahead of Small Business Saturday this weekend, initiative supporter Solopress, online printing specialists in everything from flyers and leaflets to stickers and labels, explores five ways to help a small business beat the rising cost of living crisis. Small […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday November 24 2022 As rates rise, savers could be unknowingly walking into a tax liability As interest rates rise, savers could be at risk of exceeding their Personal Savings Allowance as Stuart Coombe, chartered financial planner at Old Mill, explains. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee recently increased the base rate by 0.75 […]
