A GOOD COACH IS A GOOD MANAGER

  In addition to ensuring the achievement of business objectives, managers are responsible for encouraging growth, confidence and ambition in employees. Effective leadership techniques have evolved over the last few decades and the way that managers interface with...

CASH AND DIGITAL PAYMENTS IN THE NEW ECONOMY

  One of the announcements in the Spring Statement was the possible demise of the 1p and 2p coins and the £50 note, but for different reasons. It seems that more and more of us are paying for small transactions such as our morning coffee or travel tickets by using...

CHARITIES GIFT AID SMALL DONATIONS SCHEME

Whilst on the subject of the reduction in cash transactions, we take the opportunity remind you of the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDC). Under this scheme a charity or community amateur sports club (CASC) can claim top-up payments on small donations up to £20....

Managing the Gig Economy

The so-called “gig economy” is starting to change the way we think about our workforce. As the world of work becomes more flexible, an increasing number of professionals are opting to become independent contractors who market their skills to businesses, for as long as...

PENSION FUNDS CAN BE VERY EFFECTIVE IN ESTATE PLANNING

We have featured the tax efficiency of pension fund investment in a number of recent newsletters. As well as the increased flexibility in terms of drawdown arrangements that were introduced in April 2015 there were some important changes to what happens to the undrawn...