The ups and downs of starting a business – everyone knows there are both. When we read about successful entrepreneurs like Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, we all want to be as successful but the reality is we won’t all be and it’s definitely not an easy ride. The line between starting up a business […]
Preparing your car for sale
Whether or not you plan to sell your car privately or part exchange with a dealer, the number one priority is to make it look as good as possible. Byron Lindsay, owner of Revive! High Wycombe mobile bodywork and alloy wheel repair specialist offers these top tips: Give your car a good clean inside and […]
Boy Racers, Yachts and zero income tax
The first thing a Formula One driver would do when he/she started to earn some serious money would be to leave the UK. Can you blame them? If you had an annual salary of over £10m, on which you were taxed 45% by the Inland Revenue, and had an estimated worth of £88m, you would […]
Ensure it’s a Merry Christmas
With the festive season approaching, it is worth reminding employers that HMRC has a few presents to give out, since staff Christmas parties can be tax-free under rules which allow businesses to spend an annual tax-free amount of up to £150 (including VAT) per staff member on entertainment. The rules apply to any annual party […]
What is your brand saying about you?
How would your clients describe your brand behind your back ? Would you be proud to hear their description ? No matter what size your business is, branding is essential in creating a good impression. It differentiates you from your competitors and it reflects the personality and values of your business. First impressions, as we […]
How many taxes are there in the UK?
In an attempt to answer this question I decided to do some research. I found blogs and forums of people discussing similar questions. The reality is; maybe it’s easier to list things that aren’t taxed. Think about your normal working day; you wake up (paying council tax), you drive to work (paying car tax, road […]
Welcome to the Network Blog
Welcome to the newly launched Network Blog. Over the coming weeks different members of the network will be publishing articles related to their areas of expertise. We hope you will find them enjoyable and also informative. The blog posts will be published weekly at 9:30 in the morning so please put this in your diary […]
