Scott & Wilkinson Blog | Archive 2016 01
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Nearly half of SMEs are worried about currency markets
Date: 25/01/16
The growth and profitability of internationally-trading SMEs could be affected by volatile exchange rates. A nationwide survey (by foreign exchange service providers 'World First') of more than 1, 000 senior decision makers at UK-based SMEs that... Read More
Investors encouraged to seek of HMRC's seal of approval
Date: 20/01/16
People using the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) are encouraged to check the credentials of start-ups before investing in them. The SEIS was created to encourage individuals and other businesses to invest in new enterprise and... Read More
Avoid a penalty and plan ahead for staff pensions
Date: 15/01/16
Small businesses are reminded that they face large fines for not adhering to new staff pension rules. Around half a million UK employers with fewer than 30 employees will be required to enrol eligible staff into a pension and start paying into it... Read More
Time to review your pension lifetime allowance
Date: 06/01/16
From 6 April 2016, the pensions Lifetime Allowance (LTA) will be reduced to £1 million. The LTA is the maximum amount of pension savings you can build up without being subject to an extra charge (the Lifetime Allowance Charge). This is... Read More