Succession planning in a SME business is completely different to that required within PLCs. It is much less about finding a replacement for a role but more about planning the future viability and success of a business. Yet remarkably, it is often overlooked – not least by advisors eager to complete the next deal. [...] Read More

If your business is registered for VAT, has a taxable turnover of more than £85,000 and you aren’t currently operating from under a large rock, you’ve probably heard of ‘Making Tax Digital’ - also known as MTD. If you haven’t, it’s worth taking some time to read up on the new rules and regulations (and starting to implement them!), as they are going to have a significant impact on the way businesses collect, report and submit data for VAT returns from the 1st April 2019. [...] Read More

Philip Hammond presented his Spring Statement on Wednesday 13 March 2019. So, what exactly did the Chancellor say and, more importantly, what did it actually mean? [...] Read More

Our Derby office stepped up on 7 March 2019 to volunteer at Derwent Stepping Stones a local based charity. [...] Read More

The workplace is an ever-evolving technological rollercoaster, a whole host of devices at your fingertips, or voice activated, even artificial intelligence if that doesn’t make you run for the hills [...] Read More

Following the reports in the press about Patisserie Valerie and their sad drawn out demise in the public eye from what appears to be a significant fraud. Consequently, thousands of jobs are at risk and it’s likely the shareholders will have nothing to show for their investment in a company now in administration. [...] Read More