Creating an Employer Brand

The businesses that attract the best talent all have one thing in common – a great employer brand. All businesses have an employer brand – it’s what your employees, customers, suppliers, peers and potential employees say about your business. A strong...

More Complicated Pension Rules

There is a complication for those individuals who have started drawing income from certain money purchase pension schemes. A new £4,000 limit introduced from 6 April 2017 restricts the amount that they can save in their pension and receive tax relief. Our concern is...
Hybrid Cloud Technology

Hybrid Cloud Technology

Many businesses are starting to realise that having all their data in the cloud may not be the best option. Due to cyber-security concerns, many firms are migrating applications and data away from the public cloud in favour of a mix of on-premises and private cloud...

Scaling Up Your Business

How do you scale up your business and take it to a new level? A scale-up business is any firm that is looking to grow in terms of market access, revenues, and number of employees, adding value by identifying and realising new opportunities. Scale-up businesses are the...

Make School Holidays Easier with Tax-Free Childcare

Did you know there is a government scheme available that can help contribute towards childcare costs which may mean fewer of your employees will need time off at the same time this summer. Tax-Free Childcare is a scheme available to working parents with children from...

Managing Employees Who Have a Side Hustle

A recent study suggests that 25% of employees in the UK are running at least one business project alongside their day job. A side hustle is defined as a secondary business or job that brings in, or has potential to bring in, extra income. It is particularly popular...