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Business gurus will tell you that there are 5 or 6 – or maybe even 8 – ways to increase your profits. Whatever the

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As the result of recent increases in petrol and diesel prices, HMRC has increased the advisory fuel rates that apply for the reimbursement of

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As business advisors, we often ask prospects and clients who their target market is. One answer that comes up from time to time up

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There is a well-known saying that’s proven to be true time and time again: “You need to spend money to make money.”  But it

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We looked at how you might calculate your selling prices in our article under the Improving Profit Margins pillar. In this article, we’re looking

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Do you want total confidence in your finances to help push your company forward? Why have a financial controller? Burton Sweet provide a financial

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For most fully taxable businesses, VAT can be reclaimed on goods and services used in the business. This means that businesses must consider where

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You may recall that a new Plastic Packaging Tax was announced in the 2020 Budget. The legislation is now before Parliament so we have

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Companies House has extended its online-only services to help prevent unauthorised company name changes. PROOF is a free service which lets you protect your

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What is a multi-year contract? It’s simply a contract with your customer that lasts longer than one year and gives you both some financial

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One of the most critical factors that determine the health of your cash flow is your customer payment terms and debtor days. Net 30

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The success and long-term value of any business depend heavily on the relationships it builds with its customers. Therefore, your company’s most valuable asset

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