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Billions of pounds sitting in forgotten pension funds

2nd March, 2020

Keeping track of your pension pot is just as important as saving for your retirement, yet one in four adults aged under 55 are believed to be at risk of losing their pension fund.
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Is your business protected against fraud?

14th November, 2019

When Patisserie Valerie went into administration with a £40m black hole in its finances, the company said it was “a direct result of significant fraud”.

And they are not the only business to suffer at the hands of alleged fraudsters. Fraud costs the UK an estimated £190b…
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Late payments and the damage they can cause to small and medium businesses

19th June, 2019

For some businesses, delaying the payment of an invoice is a key part of their business model but for small business a late payment can be the difference between surviving and going under.
Because when you run an SME, cashflow is vital to your business – you have to pay suppli…
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Expect the unexpected when it comes to business

17th June, 2019

With the uncertainty of Brexit, the ever-increasing threat of a cyber attack and the perennial concern over extreme weather, it pays to have a contingency plan for your business.

It is not only major disruptions like these that could upset your business – how would you cope …
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The complicated matter of tax breaks

2nd April, 2019

Tax breaks have been introduced at various stages throughout history to simplify tax, to encourage certain behaviours and to ensure those earning less pay less tax.
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Give your business the best chance of survival

12th November, 2018

More than half of new businesses fail within the first five years. Why? Because launching a new business requires so much more than simply a USP.
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Put your pension to work for your business

12th October, 2018

Small businesses across Suffolk are increasingly seeking alternative funding sources as they look to expand and grow and pensions are proving a popular choice.
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Tax on property

28th September, 2018

More than 120,000 first-time buyers in England and Northern Ireland have taken advantage of a stamp duty holiday in the past year.
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Half of eligible couples are missing out on the marriage allowance

10th August, 2018

Families could be up to £238 better off thanks to the marriage allowance – and here we tell you just how you can apply for the tax break.
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The advantages of letting a holiday let over renting on a long-term basis

19th July, 2018

Did you know that renting out furnished holiday accommodation is classed as a trade?
It means that there are several benefits to letting your property as a furnished holiday home, including reduced capital gains tax due on disposal and the opportunity to claim capital allowances…
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Why am I not surprised to see such an admirable, thoughtful, organised mission from Jacobs Allen, to be there for everyone during this Coronavirus crisis?

I only thought yesterday that I would drop you a line and ask if we can keep going remotely as time at home brings helpful reflection and planning time often short-changed through busy lives.

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