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Supporting staff through the cost-of-living crisis

November 1, 2022 Comments Off on Supporting staff through the cost-of-living crisis By Vale & West

Many UK employers are topping up pay packets of valued employees with a cost-of-living payment when they are unable to offer a pay rise.

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Have you filed your online Self-Assessment form?

October 28, 2022 Comments Off on Have you filed your online Self-Assessment form? By Vale & West

The clock is ticking for taxpayers, as the countdown to submit online Self-Assessment tax returns has begun.

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Top tips for launching a successful start-up

October 26, 2022 Comments Off on Top tips for launching a successful start-up By Vale & West

Starting a new business can be a daunting and challenging prospect.

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How SMEs can avoid becoming victims of fraud

October 25, 2022 Comments Off on How SMEs can avoid becoming victims of fraud By Vale & West

With SMEs throughout the country struggling to grow and maximise profits, given the economic headwinds, fraud could be a major problem.

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Management Accounts: Why do you need them?

October 20, 2022 Comments Off on Management Accounts: Why do you need them? By Vale & West

Management accounts are a set of regular reports created to provide insight on the financial performance of your business.

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Looking to grow – What are the benefits of networking? And how can your accountant help?

October 19, 2022 Comments Off on Looking to grow – What are the benefits of networking? And how can your accountant help? By Vale & West

Communication and networking may not seem a priority for busy SMEs struggling against economic headwinds at the moment.

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Tax-free shopping for overseas visitors scrapped

October 18, 2022 Comments Off on Tax-free shopping for overseas visitors scrapped By Vale & West

Recent plans to reintroduce tax-free shopping for international visitors in the UK have been scrapped.

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Is this the end of paper-based trading documents?

October 13, 2022 Comments Off on Is this the end of paper-based trading documents? By Vale & West

Did you know that an estimated 28.5 billion paper trade documents are printed and distributed across the globe every day?

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Self Assessment customers could be a target for fraudsters as deadline approaches

October 12, 2022 Comments Off on Self Assessment customers could be a target for fraudsters as deadline approaches By Vale & West

With the deadline for returning paper Self Assessment tax returns for the 2021 to 2022 tax year rapidly approaching, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned taxpayers to be on the lookout for fraudsters.

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Flat Rate Scheme: What do you need to know?

October 11, 2022 Comments Off on Flat Rate Scheme: What do you need to know? By Vale & West

When running a business, ensuring you get VAT right is vital. So, how can you make things easier?

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