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Get ahead with your taxes and financial planning for 2019/2020
Posted 28 August 2019 by Sam Uwins IN / 0 responses
Tax is a necessary part of your financial life. Without it, the Government could not provide services such as health, education, social care and the security of the population. However, it can be complicated, and the level of tax payable will vary according to the nature of the underlying transactions. […]
What will 5G technology bring to business?
Posted 25 July 2019 by Sam Uwins IN / 0 responses
2019 is the year that the long-awaited 5G technology is starting to take off and many expect this to be a game-changer. According to Ericsson, a telecom equipment manufacturer that makes some of the 5G infrastructures, by 2024 there will be over 1.5 billion of us connected to 5G. However, […]
Pension Contributions | Personal or Company?
Posted 27 June 2019 by Sam Uwins IN / 0 responses
Many of the businesses we deal with are owner managed limited companies, where the owner/director could be the only employee. In this situation, the owner/director can choose to make pension contributions either personally or via the company. We are often asked which way is best and we thought it was […]
10 tips for starting a small business that you haven’t heard a thousand times already
Posted 23 May 2019 by Sam Uwins IN / 0 responses
Starting your own business is often a learn-as-you-go process. The better the decisions you make early on, the better chance you have for success. If you have an entrepreneurial idea, try these ten tips. 1. Address excuses Countless people dream of becoming entrepreneurs, but they never do. They’re burdened with […]
Article 13: what it means for content creators
Posted 29 April 2019 by Sam Uwins IN / 0 responses
Last month, the European Parliament voted in favour of Article 13 (or the European Union Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, to use its full name). EU member states (including the UK) now have two years to implement the rules. What are the changes? These controversial changes require […]
Social media endorsements: guide for influencers
Posted 27 February 2019 by Sam Uwins IN / 0 responses
Following on from our blog last year on paid promotions, the Competition and Markets Authority has recently published some detailed guidance for influencers when endorsing a product or service on social media. This is to make it clear to followers when you have been paid, incentivised or rewarded to review […]
The VAT Mini One Stop Shop (“MOSS”)
Posted 23 January 2019 by Sam Uwins IN / 0 responses
Digital services within the EU Businesses that supply digital services within the EU are subject to VAT in every member state where they make sales. ‘Digital services’ include most services supplied on websites and online, such as streaming and downloads. Historically, this would require the business to register in multiple countries even […]
Do you need to pay tax on gifts received?
Posted 19 December 2018 by Sam Uwins IN / 0 responses
‘Tis the Season for gift giving! But for many influencers, accepting or obtaining gifts from businesses and brands occurs year-round and it can be confusing as to if and what gifts are taxable. To help, we have put together some examples of when gifts would be liable to tax as well […]
Top tips for creative start-ups
Posted 22 November 2018 by Sam Uwins IN / 0 responses
Digital and creative start-ups Despite the digital boom in the South East, getting a job in the creative and tech industries can be notoriously difficult which is why an increasing number of intrepid entrepreneurs are taking the decision to start their own business. According to Companies House data, the South […]
Setting your business payment terms
Posted 25 October 2018 by Sam Uwins IN / 0 responses
Healthy cash flow is important for any business. Business owners who set clear payment terms with their customers, invoice quickly, and follow up on late payment can avoid the dreaded cash flow crunch. We’ve put together some simple guidelines for setting payment terms that can help you get paid quickly and […]