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New Team Members

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Newcastle Chartered Accountants Russell & Co have increased their workforce by recruiting an Accounts Manager and Young Apprentice.

Have you got what it takes?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Some key pointers to decide if you will be a sucessful entrepreneur.

Sole trader to Limited Company – What next?

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

What do you need to do if you have just changed your business from a sole trader to a limited company.

Minimum Wage

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates are changing from 01 October 2009 meaning that many low paid workers will be receiving a pay rise. The new rates are as follows:

National Minimum Rate

New hourly rate £

Main rate for workers aged over 22
5.80

Rate for workers aged 18 – 21
4.83

Rate for workers aged 16 – 17 (and over [...]

Free Access to Government Contracts

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Thousands of lower value government contracts are to be advertised free of charge on the Government’s website.

Tax Free Savings

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Each year the HMRC allows taxpayers to invest in tax free savings called Individual Savings Accounts (ISA).
From 6 October 2009, the limit on the amount that individuals aged over 50 by 5 April 2010 can invest will increase by £3,000 to £10,200. This is a opportunity for the over 50’s to top up their savings in [...]

New Penalties – A Warning

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Many businesses across the UK are in for a shock from May 2010 when HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will have new powers to collect penalties on late payment of PAYE and CIS.

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