The PM’s announcement on Saturday triggered a raft of changes to the financial support available to businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With an increasing number of businesses mandated to close under the new lockdown restrictions, Boris Johnson confirmed that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) would
Read more →Written by Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner The role of an SME owner and manager can, at times, feel like a lonely place, and the number of individuals feeling this stress and strain is seemingly on the rise. SME owners are renowned for wearing multiple hats, which
Read more →For an SME or startup, maintaining manageable and organised accounts can be one of the biggest headaches, but it doesn’t have to be that way. As COVID-19 restrictions forced most of us — and our work — further online, the need to embrace digital tools across all
Read more →Written by David Herd, senior tax advisory consultant at Champion Accountants In a previous article, we discussed the difference between hiring an employee or a sub-contractor. You can find that article from July 24th here. Today, I’d like to look at connected versus unconnected sub-contractors, from an
Read more →The Chancellor made a further announcement this morning to extend the economic support available to businesses that have been forced to legally close, as well as those that have remained open but who, nevertheless, are experiencing difficulties. In recognition of the challenging times ahead, the Chancellor said
Read more →Written by Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner In today’s fast-changing environment, companies must focus on increasing their agility and building resilience to mitigate the effects of the ongoing pandemic, whilst continuing to undertake all necessary duties and responsibilities. One such responsibility of the Directors is to carry
Read more →Having cancelled this year’s Autumn Budget, the Chancellor revealed his armoury of measures that make up his ‘Winter Economy Plan’. During what was a short, concise speech, Rishi Sunak confirmed that the proposals intend to ‘manage the virus, jobs and the economy over the winter period’. He also
Read more →Bringing a new product to market requires multiple elements; tenacity, resilience, and the upfront capital to secure the talent necessary to drive the launch forward. For those who utilise crowdfunding to support this type of project, it can come with several complexities. Manchester-based Symmetrical Power appointed Champion
Read more →Written by Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner Over recent months, numerous sectors have had the most turbulent time they will ever experience, while employers and employees have faced novel challenges. Whilst positive stories have emerged from the UK, we must remain vigilant and focus on the practical
Read more →Client: Property development company Geographic location: Hazel Grove, Cheshire SDLT refund: £8,300 plus interest Established in 2013, this property development client was keen to expand its portfolio of residencies for refurbishment across the North West. Having purchased this home through a limited company and priced above the
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