Alan Davidson from Pentins Business Advisers

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31 Oct Ultimate guide: 36 ways to improve cash flow

Posted at 12:18h in Cashflow management by Alan Davidson 0 Comments

Nothing is worse than running out of cash. The stress of having a negative bank balance, struggling to pay salaries or invoices on time, and not being able to cover...

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16 Oct How to Prevent Staff Christmas Party Tax Consequences

Posted at 10:00h in Tax, VAT by Alan Davidson 0 Comments

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With Christmas approaching, your business might be planning your annual staff Christmas party. As a business owner, you should get familiar with staff Christmas party tax and VAT consequences. This...

06 Sep How to raise capital to start a business

Posted at 11:35h in Funding by Alan Davidson 0 Comments

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Starting a new business is both exciting and challenging. As a new business owner, you probably dream about running a successful and thriving business. You are most likely focused on...

25 Jun The best way to grow a business

Posted at 15:56h in Business development by Alan Davidson 0 Comments

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Growing your business is not a small feat. It's so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities and leave the big picture stuff for later. However, if the...

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25 Jun 5 ways to increase profit in your business

Posted at 15:48h in Business development by Alan Davidson 0 Comments

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The profits of your business are what you are left with after receiving your payments and paying off your expenses. In short, Sales - Cost of Sales = Profit. A...

14 Jun 10 Reasons Your Business Needs a Shareholders’ Agreement

Posted at 12:22h in Business development by Alan Davidson 0 Comments

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When starting a company with more than one shareholder, it is advisable to make a Shareholders’ Agreement. This is a good way to further regulate the way shareholders conduct business...

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30 May Don’t forget to claim your Directors’ startup costs!

Posted at 09:21h in Tax by Alan Davidson 0 Comments

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Every startup needs money to get off the ground. Whether it’s for some basic office equipment, office space or for more advanced machinery, there's a lot to consider financially. Either...

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14 May Should you hire a business coach?

Posted at 12:00h in Business development by Alan Davidson 0 Comments

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In today's ever-changing business landscape, business owners are often faced with tough decisions, stagnation and no sense of direction, which often prompts them to hire a business coach, in hopes...

09 May Mobile Phone Tax Traps All Companies Should Look Out For

Posted at 14:21h in Tax by Alan Davidson 0 Comments

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The Taxman allows companies to pay for a director’s or employee’s mobile phone without it counting as a taxable perk. However, there are conditions which HMRC strictly enforces. How can...

Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) - catch the money!

11 Apr Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS): Raise money for your business.

Posted at 15:41h in Business development, Funding by Alan Davidson 0 Comments

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In many countries, governments offer tax incentives to encourage investment in business, aiming to promote national economic growth. The UK has several tax incentives, but the most common for entrepreneurs...

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27 Mar Is your mindset derailing your success?

Posted at 13:34h in Business development by Alan Davidson 0 Comments

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Could it be that your mindset is derailing your success? Any doubt about whether you can or can't do something will certainly hold you back. Take your foot off the breaks Doubt...

22 Mar How to make sure your start-up is VAT efficient.

Posted at 11:14h in VAT by Alan Davidson 0 Comments

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You’ve set up a company to run a new business venture. It’s risky and may come to nothing. In the meantime the company is incurring significant costs. Can you recover...

31 Oct Ultimate guide: 36 ways to improve cash flow

16 Oct How to Prevent Staff Christmas Party Tax Consequences

06 Sep How to raise capital to start a business

25 Jun The best way to grow a business

25 Jun 5 ways to increase profit in your business

14 Jun 10 Reasons Your Business Needs a Shareholders’ Agreement

30 May Don’t forget to claim your Directors’ startup costs!

14 May Should you hire a business coach?

09 May Mobile Phone Tax Traps All Companies Should Look Out For

11 Apr Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS): Raise money for your business.

27 Mar Is your mindset derailing your success?

22 Mar How to make sure your start-up is VAT efficient.

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