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- Tax Saving Accountants
- 15 Aug 08
Stonehouse, Peterborough Accountants News Update – The UK tax burden
FACT: The UK tax burden on families is said to have risen by up to 150% since 1997. The UK, through levying stealth taxes could be considered one of the highest burden taxation countries in the world. FACT: (UK) Stealth Tax is a term used for income tax https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax levied in such a way that […]
- Tax Saving Accountants
- 28 Jul 08
Business’ Payment System Frustrations
Businesses are still struggling with efficient payment systems: over half reported having problems with overseas payments in the last twelve months. Frustrations among respondents include the time taken for international funds to be received and funds to clear (44%), the hidden fees involved (35%), and the time it takes to investigate missing payments (24%). As […]
- Tax Saving Accountants
- 25 Jul 08
Retail Uk sales fall 3.9 percent in June
The reversal from the revised May figure is the sharpest monthly decline since the series began in 1986. Analysts had expected a decrease, with consumer spending being squeezed by rising fuel bills and food costs. The fall cut the annual growth rate to 2.2%, while sales in the three months to June were up 0.6% […]
- Tax Saving Accountants
- 7 Jul 08
Government urged to give equality tax breaks
Alex Gourlay, managing director of Boots, told HR magazine Personnel Today that businesses would be more likely to improve diversity if legislative requirements were balanced with financial incentives. Gourlay suggested offering a tax break to businesses would provide an incentive for a healthy approach to diversity. “There’s an alternative way to encourage positive behaviour, rather […]
- Tax Saving Accountants
- 1 Jul 08
A quarter of start-ups make up legal contract
According to a survey by legal firm ContractStore.com, over a quarter of new businesses are failing to seek legal guidance when putting together documents such as terms and conditions, employment contracts and sales agreements. Not Seeking Legal Guidance Means No Protection While saving on legal fees, businesses drafting their own contracts risk leaving out clauses […]
- Tax Saving Accountants
- 21 May 08
Shoppers are online in cold April
Cold and wet April weather encouraged UK shoppers to buy clothing online, spending 85% more on the web than in the year before, figures suggest. Industry body Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG) said £326m was spent on clothing through the internet, amid snow and rain last month. The increase is in stark contrast to […]
- Tax Saving Accountants
- 29 Apr 08
Small Shops Feel The Heat
Bira, (formerly The British Shops and Stores Association/BSSA) has announced the latest set of results from its quarterly Sales Monitor. Unfortunately, they reveal a disappointing March and Easter period, although this is balanced in part by a strong January and February. The overall average performance during the quarter of January to March 2008 was down […]
- Tax Saving Accountants
- 17 Apr 08
Chronic Disease Affecting Productivity
According to research by PwC and The World Economic Forum, over the next 25 years, chronic disease is set to reduce the available labour pool, highlighting a clear need for workplace wellness programmes. The former delves into techniques for better mental wellbeing at work. Meanwhile, the latter discusses ways in which employers can encourage more […]
- Tax Saving Accountants
- 16 Apr 08
Companies Must Harness Online Power When Recruiting
Recruitment is changing drastically. With the digital age becoming a massive part of life, everything is facing transformation and the process of job seeking is no exception. The internet plays a huge role in inviting prospective employees to view positions they would have never have otherwise found only a few years ago. The scope of […]