CRM’s March News Round-up
Welcome to our March instalment, the clocks have gone forward and lockdown is easing, are things finally starting to look positive?
Accountants
Team player Stuart blows the whistle on a successful career
Stuart Haigh, director at Whitley Stimpson, is retiring after more than 35 years in accountancy.
Racing around the diameter of Pluto in aid of SeeSaw
Help us raise £1000 for SeeSaw by racing around the diameter of Pluto (2376,6km) on foot and by bike this March JustGiving page SeeSaw provides grief support for children, young people and their families in Oxfordshire. Through appropriate and timely support, SeeSaw can help to reduce the emotional, psychological and mental health consequences of bereavement. […]
Building Blocks for Recovery
Join members of the Professional Services B4 Hub as they give us their top tips for preparing your business to come out swinging in 2021.
Research and Development Tax Relief Claims
Jonathan Walton and Owen Kyffin of B4 members Whitley Stimpson were joined by their client Nigel Nerurkar of fused4 to focus on research and development.
Freeths complete record 43 deals in 28 days in run up...
The national corporate practice at national law firm, Freeths LLP, completed 43 major transactions, with values from £1m to over £40m, in the run up to the budget.
CRM Summary: The Chancellor’s Spring 2021 Budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the 2021 Budget on 3 March 2021, as we hopefully near the end of the restriction caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 9 Building Blocks For Recovery
We’re definitely not out of the woods yet but we’re certainly in a position to start ‘cautiously’ planning for the future. Representatives from B4’s Professional Services Hub got together to discuss what advice they’re giving their clients to build the foundations for recovery and what they’re doing in their own businesses to get in shape to hit the ground running.
Chapman, Robinson & Moore February Update
Welcome to our February instalment, as the days tick by, we edge that little bit closer to the warmer spring weather. In this month’s newsletter, we’re going to be looking at what expenses you can claim working from home, cash flow management, why social media is important for business and much more.
What does the post-Brexit VAT landscape look like?
The ‘honeymoon’ transition period following the UK’s official departure from the European Union in January 2020, with no trade borders or customs formalities and VAT systems remaining the same, has now come to an end. If you’re a business that trades in the EU, the new rules on VAT and customs are now in place and major adjustments may be needed.
Planning for success in an uncertain world
Even before our pandemic-hit 2020, we adjusted to a world of constant change and uncertainty, but the challenges of a post-COVID business environment will require a new level of stress testing and scenario planning if our businesses are to survive and thrive. 2021 will be a critical year for business and will still see significant disruption from economic, political and environmental forces.
Contractors urged to check if key legislation could now apply
Private contractors who set up limited companies to avoid being responsible for PAYE and national insurance contributions are being warned of key changes to legislation.
The VAT reverse charge in the construction sector will now come...
As we reported back in July 2020, plans for the VAT reverse charge in the construction sector were postponed for the second time and will now come into force in March 2021. Despite having fair warning of the changes, there will still be many companies in the sector that are unprepared for this significant alteration.
Can I claim?… What to include and what to leave out...
Are you a last minute self-assessment tax returner or are you sitting pretty enjoying the last of your Christmas leftovers and thinking ahead to a glorious 2021 full of business successes and social events?!
Grant Thornton continues to invest in Thames Valley and Southampton
Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP continues its commitment to develop and retain the very best talent across the Thames Valley and Southampton regions, starting the year with three new senior promotions.