‘News & Views’ May 2010

Thursday, May 6th, 2010 at 2:46 pm

Election Special

If you don’t have time to look at all of this newsletter before you vote, there’s one piece you really should read – on the tax policies of the three main parties. Read Andy Scott’s full article here.

This issue also contains:

  • Learning from the best companies around
  • A ‘Business survival health check’
  • Working on and in your business

Enjoy the read.
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Guest writer

“The magic of a business plan is not the ‘plan’ itself”

By Simon Dunster, Director of ActionCOACH

Simply having a business plan is not enough. In my experience the real value of a business plan is the process that the business goes through in putting it together, and then using it as a living document to guide and direct the business.

Tax policies of the three main parties

by Andy Scott

Last week K&H hosted its first ever webinar on the tax policies of the three main parties, to help inform where you place your cross tomorrow. I must say it was great fun. If you missed the webinar you can view a recording of it here.

Read the full article/download the presentation »


Happy to learn from the best

by Andrew Gray

I recently visited a small privately owned IT training company called Happy Computers, which has become well known for its innovative approach to managing its team. Even though we at K&H think ourselves to be very progressive, I was impressed by many of the innovations at Happy Computers.

Find out more »


Mantra for small business owners

by Pauline Williamson

One of the favourite mantras for small businesses in recent times has been that owners need to ‘work on their business not in it’. I love the simplicity of the statement, but for many business owners the simplicity is in direct contrast to the difficulty of actually being able to put this into practice.

Find out more »

Policies not personalities?

Our pick of the websites that can help you decide on your vote »

HMRC overstepping the mark?

Why is it that someone who is due a tax refund of £1,000 ends up owing HMRC £400? »

PAYE now or PAYE more later!

How to avoid the new levy penalties and interest on late paid PAYE »

Wealth Building Day

Book now for this event on Sunday 16 May 2010 »

Business survival health check

Is your business at risk? Find out using our quick health check questionnaire »

How to make the most of your reading time

Andrew Gray shares recent additions to his library (along with some reading tips) »

And finally…cakes, flowers, fish n’ fun…

Bernadette Brownlie looks back on a very busy April »

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