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From 1 October 2024, new legislation under the Employment Rights Act 1996 changed how employers handle tips, gratuities, and service charges. The goal is to ensure fairness and transparency, with clear guidelines on how these payments are distributed among workers and for the Secretary of State to issue a Code of Practice to support the… Read more

The new Labour Government has pledged to “Get Britain Building” by implementing reforms to the planning system and initiating national infrastructure projects. While construction industry leaders have broadly welcomed these reforms, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) emphasises the need for a robust, long-term training and skills development plan to address the sector’s ongoing skills… Read more

The hospitality industry is beginning to see signs of recovery, with research indicating increased optimism for pubs and restaurants. However, many businesses continue to struggle with rising costs, including the recent minimum wage increase in April. Some venues have successfully offset these costs through price adjustments, and larger brands are showing renewed confidence by investing… Read more

Accountants are essential partners in managing your business finances. They provide expert advice, assist with business strategies, and help ensure your company grows while saving money. With an accountant, you can focus more on running your business, knowing that your financial matters are in good hands. A skilled accountant can save you money by optimising… Read more

Managing your own payroll can be time consuming and complicated, particularly with the ever-increasing complexity of taxation and employment legislation. There is an increasing burden on businesses to comply with these issues and non-compliance can lead to substantial penalties. In the pursuit of efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, many businesses have turned to outsourcing their payroll… Read more

Is your business landscape going to change with a new Government? The General Election may bring yet more uncertainty for business owners, especially those who are considering when to exit their business and the tax implications of that. So with an aging business owner population and younger business owners not wishing to employ staff but… Read more

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Key Growth Strategies for 2023 Join Mark Grewer (Hunter Gee Holroyd) and Michelle Mook (Pro-Development) on the 6th June 2023 for our business master class. This workshop will give you the opportunity to consider what you can do to bring out the best in… Read more

The future policies for the UK economy, which will be announced in the second budget of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, could be one of the most difficult to predict for a long time. This follows on from an Autumn Statement in November 2022 which came at a time when inflation was increasing quickly and the stock and… Read more

Those planning to claim the UK state pension, are urged to check their national insurance (NI) record before 5 April 2023. Currently, voluntary contributions can be made to plug gaps back to April 2006, but this will be curtailed from April. The Tax Faculty has created a checklist of actions. National insurance contributions are typically… Read more

Simple, practical tools and tactics The next event in our ‘Gearing for Growth‘ quarterly breakfast club is being held on the 8th December at Middlethorpe Hall in York. Hosted by our very own Mark Grewer, these seminars are a great opportunity to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs and business owners in Yorkshire.These are interactive and friendly… Read more