Small and micro businesses need the same level of protection as consumers when buying utilities, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The FSB argues that many small businesses are disadvantaged when choosing energy or water providers as they lack the resources and negotiating power of
Read more →Champion Accountants is hosting a Charity World Cup Event on Thursday 19th June at the Bear and Billet in Chester. This private screening of the England v Uruguay match will be raising money for two local charities, The Brain Tumour Charity and The Countess of Chester Breast
Read more →Champion Accountant’s sister company Champion Insurance Brokers has renewed its sponsorship deal with local Evo-Stik 1st Division North team Salford FC for the 2014/15 season. The sponsorship package will include Champion Insurance Broker’s branding on the team’s home shirts, plus various advertising opportunities online and at the
Read more →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 →We’re honouring the hosts of the 2014 FIFA World Cup with our Brazil themed Quiz Nights! Our Quiz Nights offer Champion clients, contacts and team members the chance to compete for the coveted Champion Quiz Challenge trophy and a bottle of bubbly each to boot! Whether you’re
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
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