06 Sep How to raise capital to start a business

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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...

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04 Jul We are British Accountancy Awards 2019 finalists!

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We are very proud to announce that we are British Accountancy Awards 2019 finalists! Pentins have been shortlisted in the category Small Practice Innovation of the Year. We are being recognised...

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25 Jun The best way to grow a business

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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

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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...

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14 Jun 10 Reasons Your Business Needs a Shareholders’ Agreement

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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!

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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?

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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?

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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...

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

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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...

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07 Mar Last minute tax-saving advice before April 2019

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With the end of tax year fast-approaching, Pentins offer some last minute tax-saving advice before April 2019. Director shareholders - salary The personal allowance for 2018/19 is £11,850. Anyone with control over...

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