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Reflections on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
By Sean Farnell, Burgis & Bullock After 17 months and millions of jobs saved the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) has closed – or as it is more commonly known, the furlough scheme. The scheme itself was unprecedented in terms of the support it showed for individuals and private businesses. It was thought that…
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How to claim R&D tax credits for your growing startup today
It’s no secret that the business world is changing. New start-ups are popping up every day, and with them come new opportunities. But it can be hard to keep up with all of the changes. One thing you don’t want to miss out on is claiming R&D Tax Credits for your company. In this blog,…
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Peer Networks return for 2021/22 – how can your business join?
Peer Networks will be available through Burgis & Bullock for 66 business in 2021/22 after a hugely successful first programme of networks in 2020/21. Sean Farnell, Partner at Burgis & Bullock and Peer Networks Facilitator, talks through who can join and why businesses should it this blog. Burgis and Bullock delivered the Peer Networks initiative…
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What is management reporting and how do you get the best results?
Managers, directors and business owners are responsible for reporting their company’s performance to shareholders. For that reason, it is important that you know what management reporting is and how to do it right. Sean Farnell, Partner at Burgis & Bullock, discusses the best practice for creating management reports in this post. We will cover the…
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£1 million saved in R&D tax relief claims
Burgis & Bullock has helped to save its clients nearly £1 million in corporation tax as a result of R&D tax relief claims. The firm, which has offices in Leamington, Nuneaton, Rugby and Stratford-upon-Avon, has saved clients £950,000 in corporation tax during the pandemic. Burgis & Bullock’s specialist tax department has helped businesses across a…
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New yurt sets up Astley Book Farm for autumn
A £40,000 lockdown investment in a new yurt has helped the region’s biggest second hand book shop to survive the summer and set it up for a fruitful autumn by doubling the capacity of its popular coffee shop. Astley Book Farm made the investment in the 30-foot wide yurt to expand seating space and allow…
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Deals sealed by corporate finance team
Burgis & Bullock has helped to seal deals totalling a value of over £70 million for its clients over the last year. The firm’s corporate finance team has completed 12 deals in the last 12 months – one of the most active years in the firm’s history. The deals have been completed across key sectors…
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Trevor to take on London Marathon
Trevor Day will be counting the milestones when he takes on the London Marathon for the first-time and is hoping to raise thousands in aid of children’s charity. Trevor Day, a partner at Burgis & Bullock, is challenging the iconic 26.2 mile run in October and is aiming to raise at least £2,500 in support…
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BLOG: Not back to basis?
By Rosy Hughes, Head of Private Client Tax HMRC has announced draft legislation will be included in the Finance Bill 2022 to abolish basis periods for businesses that pay income tax on profits calculated on the current year basis. It could see unincorporated businesses set for bumper tax-bills for 2022/23 as their account reporting is…
Understanding your business finances is about far more than meeting your statutory obligations. While many business owners focus on sales and turnover, a deeper understanding of profitability, cash flow and overall financial performance can lead to better decision-making and long-term business success. The financial statements produced by your accountant can …
August 14, 2026
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