Nov 12 2021 Should I incorporate my furnished holiday let business? Categories: Corporate FinanceLeisure Furnished holiday lets (FHLs) can provide a valuable source of income and can help diversify existing business activities. With the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in a substantial increase in “staycations”, FHL and short term let businesses should revaluate their business structure to ensure they are positioned as efficiently as possible to capitalise on the growing market. FHLs more
Nov 11 2021 Wee Blue Coo are a happy herd following its move to employee ownership Categories: Taxation Our clients Wee Blue Coo Ltd, a print and design firm based in Edinburgh, has rewarded its employees with the keys to the business following their hard work during the global pandemic. Launched from the living room of couple Bob and Joelle Kirkpatrick in the middle of the 2008 financial crash; Wee Blue Coo Ltd has more
Nov 5 2021 Supporting our charity of the year, SAMH, with the EQ Glenrothes Office 100km Challenge Categories: CharitiesEQ NewsPeople SAMH has been there for Scotland’s mental health for almost 100 years, and have delivered care and support to thousands. To improve the lives of a lot of people in Scotland, and help create positive change where it is really needed, they rely on the generosity of supporters. To help raise awareness and vital funds for more
Nov 4 2021 Xero package price freeze for our clients Categories: Cloud AccountingEQ Accounting From 23 September 2021, Xero increased the price of their monthly subscription plans. The Starter and Standard business subscriptions for new and existing UK customers increased by £2 per month, whilst the Premium subscription increased by £3 per month. If you hold your own subscription, you will automatically see this increase in your regular billing. However, more
Oct 27 2021 Budget Update – “The Prosecco Promise” Categories: Taxation Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, was in upbeat mood as he delivered his Budget speech earlier this afternoon. Buoyed by optimistic OBR economic forecasts for the next 5 years, he reeled off a series of spending rounds on health, childcare, education, innovation and hospitality. At the time of writing, without press releases being available, what was most more
Oct 21 2021 Protect your charitable business from online fraud Categories: Charities As charities increase their digital presence, and undertake more activity online, the risk of fraud and theft should be carefully considered, with sufficient controls put in place to help minimise the risks posed. With advances in technology developing at an ever-increasing rate, it can provide valuable efficiencies when used properly, however they also come with more
Oct 20 2021 Possible changes for associate dentists Categories: HealthcareTaxation Many dentists in general practice work as associates, who pay a licence fee to a practice for use of the premises, equipment, materials and staff under an agreed contract with a practice. The British Dental Association (BDA) have a standard contract for this relationship and HMRC use this to operate a concession that automatically classifies them more
Oct 19 2021 Single Application Form appeal Categories: Agriculture The Scottish Government is now in the process of writing to farmers and crofters who experienced reductions and/or penalties to their Pillar 1 payments in 2015. The letter or email will explain why reductions or exclusions were made to their claims for the Basic Payment Scheme, Greening, Young Farmers or Less Favoured Area Support Scheme more