Every business needs to plan There is a common myth that associates planning with start-up businesses. This misconception often leads to existing businesses suffering from inertia, or fire fighting on a regular basis. There are a host of other reasons why existing businesses do not seek help. As a result they miss out on the [...]
Managing business performance is always a balancing act. That is an act in which certain cost formulas must be balanced in order to achieve optimum output and maximise the profitability of the business. A review of your company’s financial statements is not always the best way to acquire an accurate picture of how a business [...]
Did you know that you can claim tax relief on donations that are given to UK based charities? Giving is always good – especially if it brings the added bonus of being able to claim tax relief after. Gifts of money that are given to a charity by your company should be paid as gross. [...]
There are 100s of business books, articles, seminars and a large number of business gurus that all claim to have the secret of creating a multi million pound business. If only it were that easy – we would all be millionaires by now! At Holden Associates we take a more hands on approach to helping [...]
Not long ago (April 2009) HMRC introduced a whole new penalty regime for tax payers. It is very important that tax payers understand these penalties and how it affects them and whether they should consider using the services of a professionally qualified and competent individual for those who currently have no representation. HMRC have provided [...]
Both time and money can be spent. Likewise both time and money can be saved. Usually we spend money in order to save time or conversely we spend time doing odd jobs or DIY tasks ourselves in order to save money. Our decision on what to spend time and save money on depends on individual [...]
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