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For most clients, 1 April signals the start of the new year for business and tax purposes, and the month of March brings opportunities to minimise tax and maximise cash surpluses for the coming year. In order to implement any opportunities, first a business must..
Read ArticleChristmas & New Year Public Holidays: Dept of Labour Guidelines For Employers
by John Rowe 03 Dec 09We have included some useful information from the Department of Labour (DOL), especially applicable to employers over the Christmas and New Year Period. You will find links to relevant guidelines and legislation below. So, what are the rules for the Christmas and New Year public..
Read ArticleWe find that a lot of our clients get very confused about what drawings are. And with good reason – it’s a complicated area. Most tend to think that drawings taken by a shareholder from a company are the same thing as their wage or..
Read ArticleIn my day to day interaction with clients I meet a lot of small business owners who are in their infancy. They are busy marketing their new business, finding customers and practising their particular expertise. Most budding entrepreneurs do not, however, willingly spend time thinking..
Read ArticleHaving got 2013's problems under control (as addressed in my previous blog - 'Ways to improve your business'), now is the time to make a plan for 2014 so it will be a year of reinvention and forward progress, rather than a repeat or worsening..
Read ArticleWe can help you do good things with your business numbers! Not Harry Potter-style magic or delivering the right lottery numbers, but simply making sure that you have a clear picture of your business' financial performance when you need it, at a cost which you..
Read ArticleI regularly have discussions with clients about the difference between "profit" and "cash flow", as many people have difficulty in differentiating between the two. So what is the difference between profit and cash flow? Frequently it's the difference between success and bankruptcy. Profit Profit is..
Read ArticleThe voidable preference regime is a complex area and is undoubtedly one of the most controversial aspects of the statutory powers provided to liquidators. It must be remembered that insolvency law, particularly in relation to voidable charges or transactions, is constantly evolving as creditors..
Read ArticleTypically at the outset of a new new year, business owners focus on a fresh start, new beginnings and how they can make it better than the previous year.Although we are already in March and the year is racing ahead, some businesses have not yet..
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