Every business has pain points that impact on performance. While a myriad of cloud-based solutions include products for bookkeeping, marketing, HR, stock control, wages and more, it’s important to consider if these solutions will actually fix the problem. At DLA Partners, we consider cloud-based options from a different perspective. Our first question is not ‘What […]
by Debbie Reed, Director Without a valid and appropriate Will, sole directors who are also sole shareholders may leave an uncertain future for their loved ones. Individuals who are both sole company director and sole shareholder run a great risk if they do not have a valid and appropriate Will in place. The consequences of […]
by Terry Edwards, Director If your business employs workers, your legal obligations towards them vary depending on whether they are an ‘employee’ or a ‘contractor’. Getting it wrong may result in penalties for the business, so it is well worth checking the working arrangements you have in place. If you are not meeting PAYGW, super, […]
by Terry Edwards, Director With the end of the financial year fast approaching, it may be tempting to assume that there is no time left for business and tax planning. I disagree. In fact, early June is not too late to take simple action to maximise your financial position, but you need to act now. […]
by Debbie Reed, Director Every year, business owners resolve to be better organised when it comes to the financial management of their business. Yet year after year we are surprised by the sudden arrival of June 30. This year, turn good intentions into action. Planning now can minimise your tax, grow your wealth and allow […]
by Terry Edwards, Director What would you do if you suddenly had to sell your business? It may seem unlikely, but the unexpected happens all the time. Indeed, I’ve seen it. You may suffer critical ill health, you or your business partner may die, or an unsolicited offer to sell may arrive without warning. And […]
In its 30 year span DLA Partners has often worked on special projects to assist our accounting clients with other aspects of their business. This doesn’t detract from our accounting, but rather adds value for clients as we understand their business better than anybody else. With this in mind, in 2014 when Doug Scouller called […]