On the 25th May 2018, the law around General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) changes. From this date, it will be illegal to contact anyone, including customers and prospects, with business messages without their permission. GDPR covers any sort of data about an EU citizen, whether that’s names,
Read more →Confidence amongst UK SMEs is on the rise, according to new data from business advisory group, Champion Accountants. The annual SME outlook survey revealed that SMEs re focussed on growing their business during the next 12 months, with the economy (40%), cash flow (34%) and competition (23%)
Read more →Manchester-based financial advisors, Champion Accountants, are urging business owners to ask more of their conveyancers when purchasing residential properties through their company as three of the firm’s clients have recently been affected. Whilst the stamp duty rules for individuals purchasing their second residential property is well-known, the
Read more →In recent years, advances in digital marketing have both helped and hindered SMEs in their online lead generation, depending on the approach taken. It’s a bit like what’s happened in the music industry, where ease of access to the technology has led to more content, but not
Read more →The ransomware cyber attack on the NHS and other organisations across the world on Friday last week has been described as perhaps the worst cyber incident in history by some cyber experts certainly in terms of the number of organisations affected. The profile of targets like the
Read more →The new tax year signals a number of legislation changes for businesses and individuals. To keep you up to date with the latest reforms, here’s our rundown of what is most likely to affect you as of 6th April 2018: Personal Allowance rises The new threshold sits
Read more →For decades, buying a property has been seen as a great investment option. However, recent changes in the buy-to-let market have had a knock-on effect on private landlords’ confidence in terms of whether they should continue building their portfolios. The stamp duty hike which kicked in last
Read more →Consider this fundamental point in business; whenever a customer makes a purchase, they take a risk that the product or service will work. It’s happened to all of us: you buy an awesome string vest that you think is going to look great the next time you
Read more →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
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