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Latest survey shows worrying results for UK Hospitality Businesses

Over 350 business owners in the UK hospitality sector participated in our latest survey, with worrying results showing that 37% of business owners are considering closure or selling their business.

Exit, expand or sit tight? Why the time is right for businesses to explore all options

Richard Gibson discusses why now is a good time for businesses to capitalise on previously unconsidered opportunities and outlines the different options

Evolution and Change - The Future of Accountancy Firms

Is it time a structural change and evolution for accountancy firms? Simon Turner finds out...

The Road to Recovery

As the UK starts to reopen for business a quick recovery seems unlikely, so how do businesses prepare?

Preparing Your Law Firm For Battle During Covid-19

We keep being told that Covid-19 is a “war” that the nation needs to win. You can decide for yourself if that is a metaphor stretch too far. Personally I’ll certainly agree with front line NHS staff being badged as heroes and when this is over I think we should give them all the medals and “ticker tape” parades we can think of.

Covid-19: Government Grants

Ensure your business does not miss out on much-needed Government Grants by checking the application process with your council. Click here for links

Minimising business disruption - surviving the Coronavirus

Key points to help minimise the impact of the Coronavirus on your supply chain

Outsourcing for law firms

Larger numbers of law firms appear to be outsourcing increasing aspects of their businesses as they look to build leaner and more efficient practices. Here our Strategic Business Adviser, Nick Palmer outlines some of the key issues.

Following a successful 1962 mission to orbit the earth, John Glenn (US astronaut and, later, politician) was asked what it felt like to sit in a rocket awaiting blast-off.

Take action and reap the benefits of training seminars and events

Have you ever heard a great presentation or training seminar, been impressed by the quality of the insight or advice, but then been distracted from taking action in your own business?

During 2019, I’ve recommended a number of business seminars and events, in the knowledge that the speakers will be relevant for the clients in question. What has surprised me is the lack of action or knowledge sharing that has taken place subsequently.

Have you reviewed your costings process recently?

Accurately knowing your costings is an essential part of running a successful business, particularly if you’re looking to make significant changes and grow. However, sometimes the need to make changes in your business also requires the need to change the way those costings are worked out too.

We recently assisted a long standing Manufacturing client with exactly this issue. The method they were using for costing their production of parts for the engineering industry was old fashioned and no longer fit for purpose.