How cold can it get before I can leave work?
Winter has finally arrived in the UK and we have seen many people ask “how cold can my office get before I can go home?” You may be disappointed to discover that there is no specific law that…
Autumn Statement 2022
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement didn’t have much good news for businesses but did reverse almost every previous policy announced by the previous Prime Minister and Chancellor. Many of the announcements affect us all, so below we have picked…
Business gifts for Christmas
Thinking of giving a business gift for Christmas? Make sure you know the tax implications before it ends up costing you more than you thought. Christmas is not that far away and you might be considering giving a…
Is the Christmas party tax allowable?
It may only be October, but many of us will have already booked our work Christmas parties and functions to celebrate. But what are the costs to your business of the Christmas party and what is tax allowable…
IR35: Are you employed or self-employed?
Are you employed or self-employed? And why does it even matter? Why should I be concerned about IR35? You should be concerned about IR35 because if HMRC take a different view to you on whether you are employed…
Does your business need a music licence?
Many people do not realise that even though they are not in the music or performance industries they still require a music licence for their business. The Performing Rights Society (PRS) ensures that writers, performers and producers of…
Working from home: Pros and cons
As the world begins to return to normal after nearly two years of lockdown, many businesses are faced with the choice of having staff return to the office and factory floor or to continue from working from home,…
Inflation proof your business
The rising rates of inflation have been in the news a lot lately. You can read our blog here on exactly what inflation is and whether it’s good or bad for you, but this blog deals with how…
Top Ten tips for staying cool at work
The sun is shining, the beer gardens are full and public transport is even more unbearable than usual. British summertime is finally here! Here are our top ten tips on how to stay cool in the work place,…
How to stay on top of your emails
Ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of emails your receive in your inbox? You spend all day replying to them but at the end of the day you still have more than when you started? That needs to…