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We publish articles on all aspects of finance and business management with a focus on what is topical and relevant to privately owned businesses.
EU Exit: time to take action hub
Following the agreement of the post-Brexit trade deal, businesses should act to avoid interruption to operations and understand the opportunities presented. We have created an EU Exit hub to provide you with all the latest information that you and your business need to know.
Covid-19 Leadership hub
We want to help reduce the impact of this pandemic on you and your business. That is why we’ve created the Mazars Covid-19 hub, offering reliable and practical information and advice to support you through these difficult times.
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What's next to secure the future of your business?
Watch our latest What's next to secure the future of your business webinar recording where we explored the economic landscape and discussed how you and your business can reduce the impact of supply chain and inflationary pressures.
The economy & your investments
Join us on Wednesday 27 July for the next edition of our Economy & Investments webinar series.
Autumn Budget 2021
With much having been announced or shared in advance of the Chancellor rising to his feet, there were few elements left to surprise in what Rishi Sunak has labelled a Budget delivering a ‘Stronger Economy for the British People’.
Embracing a sustainable mindset
Some companies still see sustainability policies as a threat to their business. Far from it. In the new economy businesses will soon realise that integrating sustainability into their business strategy will help them take advantage of opportunities, better manage risk, and increase their appeal for inward investment. At the same time, they’ll be helping improve the environment and create a...
Have you considered EOTs for your business exit?
The last 20 months have been tough. Whilst many people and businesses have been very resilient and adapted to “the new normal” well, there is an undercurrent of change in the air currently.
What is the outlook on UK interest rates?
In early October, the Bank of England surprised markets by suggesting it would pursue quick rate hikes to combat rising inflation. Investors began pricing in higher interest rates for the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022.
Tax supercharged investment strategies
In the article ‘What can you do about skills shortages?’, we looked at different ways in which smaller businesses could try to access, and retain, the skills they need in what is an increasingly competitive environment for labour.
What can you do about skills shortages?
Whilst the recent focus has been on skills shortages such as HGV drivers, the hospitality industry, and seasonal agricultural workers, skills shortages are currently one of the most acute issues facing much of the UK business.
Realigning business priorities in 2022
Whether it is Brexit, the pandemic, supply chain shortages or the need for inclusion and equality, there will always be an event on the horizon that will require consideration and action by business owners.
What next for supply chains in 2022?
Supply chain pressures have been at the forefront of business owner’s minds for the last couple of years as they come to terms with the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment they have been thrown into.
Management buyout and the benefits
Having built up a successful business, you may decide it’s time to move on and explore the options you have for exiting the business.
What is debt finance and what are the benefits?
Debt can sound daunting for business owners but actually can be a cost-efficient way of obtaining the finance required in the short to medium term to realise growth and expansion plans.
Private equity investment and the benefits
Private equity investment focuses on securing capital that can be used to facilitate your growth plans or de-risk your investment by extracting capital from the business.
Transition your business to your employees
Employee ownership offers a combination of potential tax reliefs, and its flexibility means that it can suit a wide range of circumstances and personal preferences.
Transitioning your business to the next generation
As a business leader, you may be thinking about your retirement, and in that case, who will take over the family business. Thinking about what’s next means looking at the company at an operations, management, and ownership level.
What is a trade sale and what are the benefits?
If you wish to exit your business, there are a range of options available. You may consider selling your business to a third-party trade buyer in a trade sale.
What is to come for immigration and investment?
With Brexit behind us and the supercharged, post Covid-19, economic recovery ahead, does the appeal of the UK shines brighter than ever for people looking to relocate?
Is a generational change to taxation on the way?
Taxation seems to have rarely been off the front pages during the last year, with an apparent fundamental challenge to past orthodoxies emerging.
Positive change for the environment & employees
Employers can review their reward strategy and align it with their environmental goals to make positive change to employee pay and benefits as well as the environment.
Key accounting technologies for business owners
One of the most radical changes to finance teams over the last decade has undoubtedly been the adoption of cloud accounting. The appeal of a cheaper, highly functional cloud-based system has had businesses transitioning in the masses from the traditional clunky desktop packages to cloud technology, which provides more meaningful outputs and reduces time-consuming inputs.
ESG- why this is important for your business today
Today's financial system supports most Governments through the taxes from jobs and associated income; and this results in Governments, amongst many other roles, being able to be the foundation for education and healthcare.
Brexit Radar: discover what’s ahead
Although the UK has left the EU, many are still unsure about the varied impact Brexit may have on their business.
Tech talks
From AI, data, and robotic process automation to cyber security and disaster recovery, read our articles on how you can boost business success and resilience through technology.
Exploring Family Business Podcasts - Season 2
In this series, Natalie Wright and her guests will be discussing ownership, culture, managing family dynamics, engaging with future leaders, as well as preserving personal and future wealth.