Paid leave for new parents is a financial and operational challenge for 90 percent of UK SMEs, according to the findings of new research into the challenges faced by working women ... more
Businesses wanting to take advantage of the £1million Annual Investment Allowance must plan their capital expenditure carefully, as Simon Littlejohns, Partner and Head of Tax at Friend ... more
Mr Hammond described the 2018 Budget as a Budget for Britain’s future, for the strivers, grafters and carers. He faced a tough proposition with this year’s Budget speech due to the ... more
Simon Littlejohns, Head of Tax at Birmingham accountants and business advisers Friend Partnership, takes a look at what the Chancellor might announce in his Budget speech on 29 October. It ... more
The life cycle of every family company is dotted with milestones both positive and negative. One of the biggest challenges facing family business owners is what they do with the business ... more
All businesses are reporting increased competition for securing and retaining the services of key individuals. Simon Littlejohns, Partner and Head of Tax at Friend Partnership looks at tax ... more