The Government has ignored evidence and trampled over the livelihoods of 1.6 million flexible workers claims a national accountancy firm as the Treasury unveils detailed plans to scrap tax relief on expense claims for contractors. In a consultation on the controversial plan to remove tax relief on travel and subsistence expenses from April 2016, it … Government’s contractor stealth tax ignores evidence, warns Danbro
Leeds-based Whitecap Consulting has won new clients, expanded its office space and taken on six new recruits and associates to service the increased business, accelerating its growth plans. The new clients include Bibby Financial Services, Shepherd Direct; The Pensions Trust; BuildStore; Ryman Stationery; Documobi and NKD Pizza. Managing director Richard Coates says: “Our own growth … Leeds strategy firm accelerates expansion plans
At a recent event hosted by our client the Leeds Law Society, the heads of the legal sector in the UK came together to debate the future of the profession. It was a fascinating debate and one key element that emerged from the session was the need for law firms to embrace digital technology. Digital … ‘Digital is critical for the future of law firms’
Northern Lights broke into exports in just 28 days and used LinkedIn and social media to research the market, secure overseas meetings and sign its first international deal in the Middle East. Here, chief executive Victoria Tomlinson explains how Northern Lights targeted overseas markets, researched export opportunities, sought introductions to business leaders in other countries … How did Northern Lights break into international trade?
As Chancellor George Osborne prepares to rubber stamp a £16.6bn cash grab from 1.6 million contractors across the UK, a national accountancy firm has called for an urgent rethink warning the move will hit British industry hardest. The managing director of Danbro, Damian Broughton, says the Government is attacking the lifeblood of the UK economy … Chancellor’s contractor cash grab will cost UK £16.6bn, warns Danbro
We share our experiences and tips for small businesses to break into international trade. Read the blog on Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership website here. If you would like support to explore new markets and seek out exciting business opportunities overseas, click here to browse support from the LEP and their partners.
We have had a busy summer and thanks to all our clients, new and old. Here are the highlights of what our clients are doing and the trends we are seeing. What are the latest business trends in 2015? We’ve worked with a number of new clients over the summer – including UKTI, Calderdale Council, … Business trends, leaders’ skills and our new Northern Lights’ website
I am helping an organisation with their internal communications and we are trying to make their employee event more relevant and engaging for those attending. We are involving more employees and building in some interaction, but inevitably a number of leaders still want to talk from a lectern and use PowerPoint to support their talk. … How to tell stories in presentations
Writing a book is part of many people’s dreams – but few achieve it. Most dream of publishing a novel, but there is a much easier book we can write today and at little cost. It may not make you the fortunes of John Grisham, but it could help your business make a lot more … Inside secrets to writing a bestseller
