Selling your business is one of the most significant decisions you may make. MICHAEL LEITH outlines the process At the outset of a potential sale of a business, it is vital for both the buyer and seller to understand its value. To this end, the owner should engage with accountants, tax advisers and lawyers as […]
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Don’t let late payments sink your business
Debt recovery and other protections can help with cash flow, writes PADDY O’DONNELL Cash flow is key, debt is bad. This is a mantra that all businesses put at the forefront of their operations. A positive cash flow is crucial to the success of any business, by allowing businesses to cover their day-to-day operations, boost […]
Identity checks are about to get tighter
Act fast to protect your business as new identity verification compliance rules come into force, says MICHAEL LEITH Do you own or control a registered business in the UK? If so, are you ready to verify your identity with Companies House? The new reforms to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Act) signal a […]
Housing reforms need firm foundations
Help for homebuyers must be accompanied by measures to increase the housing stock, says GREIG BROWN Rachel Reeves’ “Leeds Reforms” have landed with a bold promise: to reignite the UK housing market and help thousands of first-time buyers finally step onto the property ladder. With measures such as relaxed loan-to-income (LTI) caps and a permanent […]
Return to workplace, but not to old ways
Hybrid working may have reached its peak and it should force a change in culture, writes ROBERT HOLLAND A return to full-time office working has emerged as a priority for a large majority of SMEs in Scotland. An Aberdein Considine survey found that more than 90% wanted their workers back in the workplace. At first […]