Technology has enabled businesses to become increasingly global, with companies now accessing talent and trading internationally regardless of size. However, today’s economic climate exposes multinational companies to the risk of unexpected currency fluctuations that can erode profit. We’ve seen unprecedented volatility in the last year, largely due
Read more →Champion Accountants has advised on the sale of face etc… following a deal with founder Sharon Moore for an undisclosed sum. The award-winning advanced aesthetics and beauty clinic in York that employs 24 staff has exchanged hands to husband and wife, Nick Rhodes, a resident plastic surgeon
Read more →Following a Royal Commission report on long term care, ‘free nursing care’ in England was introduced. In reality with the funding of just over £150 per week, this money is merely a contribution towards an individual’s needs from a Registered Nurse. However, with people living longer than
Read more →Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is becoming increasingly more complex as HMRC tighten the legislation around the purchase of residential properties. It’s now widely known that individuals purchasing a second residential property will pay an additional 3 per cent on top of the usual SDLT rates. However,
Read more →By Andrew Dawson-Gerrard, founder and managing partner at Firstcomm Recruitment Ltd. Most SMEs don’t have highly developed HR functions. Yet without recruiting and retaining the right talent, businesses cannot grow successfully. With more than 20 years of industry experience and as an owner of a boutique recruitment
Read more →Author is Danny Evans, client manager at Champion Accountants A healthy body demands routine checks and examinations. And awful healthy food like broccoli. But we don’t have to talk about that. A healthy, thriving business needs the occasional check-up as well. No matter what stage your business
Read more →Starting a business is tough, even with the best idea it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll succeed. With so many factors to consider and 55 per cent of start-ups failing in the first five years, it never hurts to remind yourself of the basics. Testing the lightbulb
Read more →The true result of Brexit is yet to be seen, but one thing is for certain, when Article 50 is triggered almost every aspect of economic life will change. Trading relationships will alter and the Government will have complete control over UK taxation. Currently, VAT (Value Added
Read more →Having positive relationships with clients, customers and especially staff is the secret to success of any business. Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible for an organisation to go through its life cycle without incurring any workplace differences or disputes. From time to time conflicts arise and whilst those may
Read more →Cyber security has been at the top of the boardroom agenda for a while. As a result, many businesses have efficiently installed the latest email security and anti-virus software to keep cyber criminals at a bay. However, despite increased efforts, in the last year UK businesses reported
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