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Men’s Brains v Women’s Brains?
As a start to the Bank Holiday Weekend, we thought our readers might like something a little lighthearted. Here at Burgis & Bullock are working hard to help our clients and the wider Coventry & Warwickshire business community achieve business success. We are working together with a group of exceptional experts and in conjunction with…
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Growing business? Here’s how to stay on top of your finances
Whether it’s stuffing receipts into a shoe box or failing to reconcile bank statements, when business gets busy it’s easy to let admin slip. Although it’s tempting to put paperwork to one side, it pays to beat the quarter-end rush by staying on top of your businesses finances. Our friends at Clear Books have put…
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Charity VAT: Zero Rated Printed Matter
A recent case at the VAT Tribunal; Paragon Customer Communications (Paragon) may have reopened the debate about the VAT liability of Direct Mail Packs. In 2014/15, HMRC decided that the treatment of the production and delivery of Direct Mail Packs was effectively a standard rated supply of marketing services rather than a supply of delivered…
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WARNING! Microsoft Office Mail Merge ‘Gotcha’ ‐ Avoid Having To Make a ‘Mail Merge Apology’.
I recently had the nightmare scenario of having to apologise for sending a number of emails addressed to the wrong person ‐ talk about embarrassing! Not something one wants to do, let alone repeat, so how did it happen? Well, it took a while to work out what went wrong, but having discovered the cause, I…
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Introduction to VAT free seminar
As part of our ongoing training and support series, we are pleased to announce a forthcoming seminar This seminar will cover the basics; when you should register for VAT, what you should charge VAT on, what you can claim back and VAT accounting in general. In addition we will also look at some of the…
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How to Process Payroll Year End in Xero
The end of the Tax Year is rapidly approaching and with an increasing number of businesses using Xero Payroll as an integrated part of their on-line financial management, we thought it would be useful to reproduce the year end guidelines from Xero. So, first things first. Give yourself time. Unless you’re one for doing things…
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Can a company director hide their personal details?
Identity fraud is an increasing worry for everyone but a spate of recent cases has highlighted that criminals are taking data from Companies House and using it to order goods online. In some cases the directors are facing intimidation and violence at home as a result of having their personal details publicly available. According to…
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HMRC IR35 victory – more cases to be brought?
HMRC has won an appeal against a former BBC presenter regarding her contractual arrangements and employment status in the five years she was engaged by the BBC through her personal service company. This is the first victory for HMRC regarding IR35 in nine years and is a boost for them in their ongoing battle in…
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Three Business Awards for Burgis & Bullock
Now that the dust has settled following Christmas and the January Tax Deadline, Burgis & Bullock are delighted to announce that we have been awarded 3 new Business Awards in recognition of the outstanding work that the Team prepare on a daily basis. Finance Monthly: Game Changers Award: Burgis & Bullock are delighted to announce that…
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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