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All the latest changes to tax legislation- important tax dates and deadlines, Help-Sheets on managing your personal finances, business news & opinion, as well as updates on what’s happening at Rawcliffe’s.
Unlimited Holiday
Unlimited holiday allowance is becoming an increasingly popular benefit. Such policies are particularly popular with American tech businesses such as Netflix, LinkedIn, and the like.
UK Trade Tariff | Customs Declarations| Postponed VAT
Businesses can delay sending HMRC full information about goods by up to 175 days before the deadline of 31 December 2021. After that full customs declarations must be made at the point of import for all goods.
Protecting Your Business Against Fraud
Invoice fraud is on the rise and while not a particularly new scam, it can be catastrophic for businesses who fall victim to it.
What is Crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding is becoming more popular with startup and early-stage businesses which can often struggle to secure funding from traditional lenders such as banks or financial institutions.
How To Pivot Your Business Strategy
Many firms have had to pivot their business strategy due to the current market conditions. In order to pivot your strategy, you will need to start by doing your research, reassessing your current business model and building a new approach from there.
Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
What can businesses do to support their people and help them to manage their mental health?
Protection from HMRC Investigation
We provide a valuable Tax investigations service which enables us to defend you in the unfortunate case that you are selected for an enquiry without worrying about the cost.
What is the Best Use of Your Time in January?
If you have a vision of what you want your business to look like when it is “complete” then you are in a position to drive your business towards the vision.
So What Are Our Business Predictions For 2021?
There will be "bumpy moments" for UK businesses and travellers as they get to grips with new EU rules, stated Michael Gove at the end of last year.
Are Digital Banking Platforms Suitable For Businesses?
Digital banking platforms such as Starling Bank or Monzo have risen in popularity, but are they suitable for business use?
20 Point Brexit Planning Checklist
Use this 20-point checklist to review your Brexit preparedness and the Government information to prepare actions for 1 January 2021.
Furlough Agreement and Letters Guidance
If you are Furloughing employees from 1 November you must agree any changes in their terms of employment with them in advance.
Managing a Hybrid Team: Home VS Office
As businesses manage return to the office, some of your team will be able to come back while others may need to continue working remotely.
Live Streaming as a marketing tool
During lock-down, many businesses have turned to webinars as a way to market themselves. Live streaming is a development of this…
Running effective meetings - virtually
Despite lockdown restrictions, many businesses have found ways to move their operations online, with all staff working remotely.
The New Business Kit
Rawcliffe's brand new free guide 'The New Business Kit 2020-2021' contains the financial, tax and accounting considerations of starting a new business.
Improving Your Sales Strategy
Take the time to ask those who went elsewhere for feedback. Ask them why they chose to go with another product…
New Plans for UK Internal Trade
From 1 January 2021, powers in at least 70 policy areas previously exercised at an EU level will flow directly to the devolved administrations in Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast for the first time.