Jan 8 2020 Engineering businesses – finding the right software Categories: Engineering & ManufacturingEQ Accounting Within any engineering business, there can be many tasks that require management applications to ensure the smooth running of the business. These can range from simple quoting and invoicing through to manufacturing bill of materials and stock control. There are business management applications that offer many of these functions, but finding the right one for more
Dec 18 2019 Farming Scotland Conference 2020 – ‘People. Product. Knowledge.’ Categories: Agriculture We are delighted to confirm that the seventeenth annual Farming Scotland Conference will take place at Carnoustie Golf Hotel, Angus, on Thursday, 13 February 2020. The half day conference is once again sponsored and organised by EQ Chartered Accountants, Bell Ingram, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Thorntons Solicitors, and aims to bring together individuals from more
Dec 17 2019 A Perfect Pairing – Working with Kitchin Group Categories: Food & Drink Guests are always looking for that perfect experience and restaurants are under pressure to go above and beyond to meet customers’ expectations. Firmly established as one of Scotland’s most successful and recognisable restaurant groups, Kitchin Group, based in Edinburgh is home to Tom Kitchin and his family. Awarded as Restaurateur of the Year at the more
Dec 12 2019 Selling your veterinary practice Categories: Healthcare With the valuation of veterinary practices soaring in recent years, selling your practice can be an extremely attractive option to some owners. However, along with the rapidly changing taxation regime, the sale process is far more complex than ever before. It is unlikely that selling your veterinary practice will be a decision that is made more
Dec 11 2019 Supporting our clients with the growth of their business Categories: EQ AccountingFood & Drink As a client’s business portfolio grows, so do the challenges and opportunities, therefore, it is important to have a trusted team of advisors, providing professional and trusted support allowing the business to not only function, but succeed and thrive. That was certainly the case for Brett Lawrence, owner of the award-winning Rocca Deli in St more
Dec 6 2019 Gift Aid – are you maximising claims on fundraising activities? Categories: Charities Charities need to know whether or not Gift Aid can be claimed on donations received from fundraising events to ensure that they maximise their income and to avoid making claims on any ineligible donations. Whilst there is a need for charities to understand Gift Aid requirements, such as receiving a valid declaration, this article will more
Dec 3 2019 Can VAT help to boost your profits? Categories: LeisureTaxation The VAT Flat Rate Scheme allows some smaller businesses to benefit from paying a lower rate of VAT to HMRC. The scheme is often used by contractor type businesses, but is less widely used in the leisure sector. Instead of declaring the standard 20% on sales, you pay a lower percentage to HMRC that varies more
Nov 22 2019 The rise of contactless payments Categories: Food & DrinkTaxation Contactless payments are becoming increasingly popular, especially in the food and drink industry, where it is estimated that half of all debit card transactions are contactless. In the UK, contactless payments on debit and credit cards have a maximum limit of £30 however mobile payment methods, such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, are better more