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Quiz boosts charity funds
We held our 13th Charity Quiz on 2nd November at the Ricoh Arena The Annual Burgis & Bullock Charity was a very successful evening with over 120 people attending. The net proceeds from the event and raffle totalled £1,000 which is being donated to the chosen charity for the year Springfield Mind. Springfield Mind is…
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Why your business needs a forecast
Running your business, you may feel that looking at what has already happened is the best way to project what will happen next. In reality, though, it’s not the best way to operate. Looking ahead to the future with the help of the present will give you a solid idea of how you’re performing, and…
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Rosy Hughes – Private Client Tax Advisor of the Year 2017 – UK
Wealth & Finance magazine have announced the winners of the Women in Wealth Awards 2017. Showcasing the innovative contribution of women in the financial industry whom play a huge role in creating new possibilities for equal representation in a male dominated market, the Women in Wealth Awards 2017 were designed to recognise and celebrate the…
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When is a deal, not a deal?
They think it’s all over….. When business owners shake hands on a deal with a buyer they often assume that all the hard work is done. But significant value can be gained or lost between the handshake and when the legal agreements are signed, so it is crucial to have the right financial advice through…
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Don’t get caught out by others’ tax evasion!
From 30 September 2017, the Criminal Finances Act 2017 made businesses criminally liable if they fail to prevent tax evasion by either a member of their staff or any third party who provides services for or on behalf of them, even where the business was not involved in the act or was unaware of it. A…
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Electronic Property Searches cannot be treated as VAT free disbursements
A recent case at the First Tier Tribunal will be of interest to law firms offering conveyancing services. A firm of solicitors bought on-line local authority property searches through a third party agency. The agency was not charged VAT by the local authorities concerned and they correctly passed the cost to the solicitors as a…
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Another International Award for Burgis & Bullock
Hot on the heels of our awards earlier in the year, Burgis & Bullock have been awarded another international accolade. The 2017 AI Global Excellence Awards were launched to recognise and reward the firms and individuals whose commitment to sustained outstanding performance has seen them leading the way, not only in their own sector or industry, but across the…
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£120 Million Funding for Midland’s Businesses
The British Business Bank has announced the first wave of its £250m Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), with the launch of £120m of SME debt finance, which is now available to businesses across the 10 Local Enterprise Partnership areas in the Midlands. This funding is part of a wider £250m commitment, with the remaining equity…
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Have you registered your Trust?
Under new legislation that came into force on 26 June 2017, HMRC has launched a new digital register for trusts. The idea is to create a single point of access to register and update trust records. HMRC Trust Registration Service Registration is compulsory for all trusts with UK tax reportable income or gains, including trusts…
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 …
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