Two thirds of UK adults have not checked their credit report in the last five years, according to a survey by the Money Advice Service. Their research shows: 97% of people have heard of credit reports, but few check their rating many do not realise what credit
Read more →Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced that on 1 October 2014 the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for adults will rise by 19p an hour to £6.50. The Government has agreed to follow the 3% rise proposed by the Low Pay Commission in February and this will be
Read more →Champion Accountants has been approved as an official provider of due diligence services to companies bidding for the Regional Growth Fund. The approval means Champion is now able to assist North West businesses in completing this crucial second step in the RGF application process. Under the application
Read more →Champion IT Solutions are warning SMEs about an important Microsoft systems change that has come into force this month. As of April 8th, Microsoft has ended support and updates for Windows XP, Office 2003, MS Exchange 2003 and any 2003 dated server operating system. What does this
Read more →From Sunday, employers may be eligible for a £2,000 tax cut off their National Insurance Contributions bill. Known as “Employment Allowance”, this tax cut has been introduced to help free up money for small businesses aspiring to grow. Most businesses and charities that pay Employer NICs on
Read more →With an economy that is growing faster than the OBR had originally forecast, unemployment down and reductions in the UK headline and structural deficits, at last, 5 years into his reign, the Chancellor had the chance to offer up a rewarding Budget and perhaps secure the votes
Read more →Champion Accountants are teaming up with Growth Accelerator to invite business leaders to “Believe in Better” at the Tickled Trout Hotel, Preston, on Friday 21st March. This two hour event will explore the effect of positive belief on individuals, teams and organisations and how this can be
Read more →SIMON TURTINGTON from Champion IT Solutions is warning business owners that in April 2014, Microsoft will end support and updates for Windows XP, Office 2003, MS Exchange 2003 and any other 2003 operating system. Why is support ending? All Microsoft Business products receive a 10 year period
Read more →Individuals should be aware of fake e-mails currently in circulation, claiming to be from Companies House. One e-mail is regarding a “Company Complaint” and has a zip file attached containing an .exe file which installs a virus on your computer if opened. The e-mail looks genuine, even
Read more →As accountants, we recognise that when something goes wrong with regards to your employees, the potential costs to your bottom line could be significant. We are therefore delighted to be hosting a series of exclusive seminars in conjunction with Peninsula, the UK’s most experienced and comprehensive Employment
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