DEFINING YOUR BRAND

Branding is much more than a logo. Whether you sell products or services, your brand is as much about a customer experience as it is about corporate colours.

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS IN 2014

As we move into 2014, many businesses and their management teams are taking a step back, looking at the business, considering how the market will develop over the next 12 months and creating plans to grow the firm and take advantage of changes in the business environment.

SAMSUNG SMART WATCH

Samsung’s Galaxy Gear is among the first smart watches to be released by a major mobile phone manufacturer and is intended to lead the way in the emerging field of wearable, connected technology.

WITHDRAWING FUNDS FROM INSURANCE BONDS

Single Premium Insurance Bonds can be a very tax efficient investment product as the tax rules allow up to 5% of the capital value to be withdrawn tax free each year

TAX RELIEF FOR RENEWING “WHITE GOODS” IN LET PROPERTIES

Controversially and without any prior warning HMRC removed the concession that allowed a tax deduction for the replacement of free standing equipment that does not qualify for capital allowances in unfurnished buy to let properties with effect from 6 April 2013.