Discounts can be a powerful tool for businesses, but there are also some perils for the unwary. Here are 5 of them: Discounting … Can erode brand value: If you offer discounts too often, customers may start to see your brand as being less valuable. This can make it more difficult to charge full price […]
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Pricing and charging are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference between the two. Pricing is the process of determining the value of a product or service, while charging is the act of collecting payment for that product or service. Pricing is a strategic decision that should be made […]
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It seems that a lot of business owners try and do everything themselves – even the stuff that they are not really that good at. Doing this simple exercise may be the single best way to get you to take some tough decisions which will really benefit your business – and end up outsourcing some […]
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Selling your business is a complex and emotional process. But it can also be a rewarding one. By following these 9 Dos and 5 Don’ts, you will increase your chances of selling your business for top money … and on your terms. Dos Start early – selling your business takes time and you need to […]
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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is often seen by the uninitiated as the company’s number-cruncher. True, they are responsible for overseeing the company’s finances, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. However, the CFO is much more than just a numbers person. They are also a strategic thinker, a problem-solver, and a leader and a general […]
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Hiring a part-time Finance Director (FD) can be a great way to save money on your business finances. However, there are a number of things you can do instead of hiring a part-time FD that will save you even more money and give you more control over your finances. Here are 5 things you can […]
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A part-time finance director (FD) can be a great asset to your business. They can provide you with the financial expertise and support you need to grow your business and help you to achieve your financial goals. However, to get the most out of your part-time FD, you need to be clear about your expectations […]
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Research & Development (R&D) tax-credit claims are being subjected to increased scrutiny (and in our view, with good reason). As a self-assessed benefit, HMRC have a duty to occasionally conduct compliance checks into R&D claims to ensure they are legitimate. These are known as ‘enquires’. As part of an effort to reduce fraud and error […]
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Research & development (R&D) claim preparation is a technically-demanding process and potentially distracting to a business when they are not set up to produce the correct analysis of expenditure or supporting records. Update Sept 23: Especially as we now know there are 2 key process changes to be aware of. The first is the requirement […]
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R&D for tax purposes comprises activities that use science or technology to overcome a clear and demonstrable limitation, or ‘uncertainty’, in a particular field. The end result could be new products, new systems, new devices, new processes and knowledge – or improving/building on what already exists. Examples of R&D R&D for tax purposes is purposefully […]
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