Nowadays, every small business must have a consistent, professional and high quality online presence. Around 54% of small businesses have a website, according to figures from 2017, which shows how far behind the curve many still are. It can feel overwhelming to tackle your online presence when starting a small business. It’s also all too
No matter how small your business and how few staff you have, it’s important that you appear as large and professional as possible to customers, clients and consumers. In a recent survey by a provider of reception services, members of the British public were asked to talk about any factors that influence their thoughts about
The History For many hundreds of years, Trusts have been used as a means of securing assets or wealth for later distribution to their respective beneficiaries. It has been claimed that Trusts originated at the time of the Crusades when Barons, Knights and the like left to fight in the Holy Land and left their
There are different types of trust that can be set up for inheritance purposes. Selecting the right one for your needs is important. Here are some examples to help you understand the different types. Simple Also known as a ‘Bare Trust’, this allows the beneficiary to gain absolute control over the assets in the Trusts
Everyone should have a will, especially if you have savings, investments or own your own business or a property. Around 56% of people who die in the UK every year do so without having made a will. Dying without a will (known as dying intestate) can mean that your wishes for your ‘estate’ aren’t fulfilled
Trusts can be confusing, and with so many variations around it’s not easy to work out which you need, or whether you need one at all. The factor that differentiates trusts is the reason for them being set up in the first place. It is important to understand the purpose of a trust before it’s
It’s a phrase most people have heard of, but do you know exactly what ‘Power of Attorney’ means? We’ve put together a handy breakdown of what it could mean for you and your family. In simple terms, Power of Attorney is a legal document in which one person (known as the ‘donor’) gives other people
Buy-to-Let Tax savings for Investors Anyone who is a Buy-to-Let investor holding property personally should consider this possible tax saving scenario. It might reduce tax on rental income as well as achieve a Capital Gains Tax (CTG) free uplift in base cost, while allowing income to be accessed free of tax. This possible solution which
If you run a business which trades for profit, you’re legally obligated to pay taxes to the government. But the taxes you pay depend on the type and size of company you operate, leading Turner Little to discuss; what taxes do small businesses have to pay? Small business taxes There are no specific ‘small business
If you’re not sure about the VAT threshold or when you need to register, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together this brief guide to value added tax (VAT), the different rates, when they’re applicable and information on registration. What exactly is VAT? Value added tax is charged by businesses that are
