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Welcome to the Friend and Grant blog area.

Here you will find all the latest news, views and helpful guides in relation to accountancy, taxation and running a business.

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25th Oct 2019
The Power of Saying "No" Friend & Grant Accountants

The Power of Saying “No”

It’s a simple word, but one that far too many of us have trouble saying. The problem is that always saying “yes” usually means that another project is delayed or fails. Worse still the project you have just said yes to doesn’t even align with your goals!!!!

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22nd Oct 2019
How to Get Investors for Your Business Friend & Grant Accountants

How to Get Investors for Your Business

If you need funding for your business and want to attract investors, why not look at SEIS and EIS? They're tax schemes authorised by HMRC and provide generous tax incentives to the investor.

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20th Oct 2019
Should I put my Buy to Let into a Ltd Company? Friend & Grant Property Accountants

Should I Put My Buy To Let into a Limited Company?

We're often asked whether to purchase a buy to let property personally or via a limited company. Read our detailed advice to help you understand the up-and down-sides of each option. Everyone’s circumstances are different; the pros and cons must be weighed up on a case by case basis.

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10th Oct 2019
Need Help With a Revenue Enquiry? Friend & Grant Accountants

Need Help With a Revenue Enquiry?

Nobody likes to receive post from the tax man, especially when HM Revenue & Customs have chosen your Tax Return for enquiry. It’s easy to panic and you’ll have lots of questions rattling around your head. Here are our top tips for handling a HMRC Revenue enquiry.

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9th Oct 2019
Can I Claim Tax Relief for My Glasses and Hearing Aid? Friend & Grant Accountants

Can I Claim Tax Relief for My Glasses and Hearing Aid?

Claiming tax relief on eye tests is often overlooked by business owners, but can you claim tax relief on your Ray-Ban glasses? We thought it would be helpful to outline the rules.

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3rd Oct 2019
What is a Lifetime ISA and is it Worth Having? Friend & Grant Accountants

What is a Lifetime ISA and is it Worth Having?

The Lifetime ISA (LISA) is for over 18s and under 40s. Each year you can put up to £4,000 into your LISA and the government will contribute a 25% bonus of your investment. The product is highly tax efficient and can be used as a vehicle to buy your first home.

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27th Sep 2019
Which is Better for Business Productivity - Being an Early Bird or a Night Owl or Doesn’t it Matter? Friend & Grant Accountants

Which is Better for Business Productivity – Being an Early Bird or a Night Owl or Doesn’t it Matter?

Whatever you think you are- an early bird or late owl- does the question matter as a business owner? I think it does matter- find out why your performance and that of your team could improve by asking the question and making changes to work routines.

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13th Sep 2019
The Do's & Dont's of Building a Successful E-commerce Business Friend & Grant Accountants Ecommerce

The Do’s & Dont’s of Building a Successful E-commerce Business

Mark Devaney & Laura Wills, directors of e-commerce site, Hardcloud.com share their ‘do’s and don’ts’ about launching an e-commerce business. Whether you are starting out or already have an e-commerce; these are great tips.

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6th Sep 2019
Planning for Changes to Taxation of Landlords Friend & Grant Accountants

Planning for Changes to Taxation of Landlords

HMRC really seem to have had it in for landlords in recent years. For some it will be worthwhile to restructure their affairs in order to minimise the impact of recent legislation changes.

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