The impact of education on women’s career progression
22 February 2019
Education, together with role models and the golden years at school, significantly influence the career progression for the majority of women in ... more
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New research reveals the challenges facing women in business
15 February 2019
Ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day and its #BalanceforBetter campaign, Denise Friend, founder of Chartered Accountancy firm Friend ... more
Shareholders urged to secure dividend rights for 10% ER tax rate
11 December 2018
Holders of so-called ‘funny shares’ are being urged to review the rights attaching to the unlisted company shares they hold or risk missing out ... more
Women in Business survey: can we truly have it all?
10 October 2018
Denise Friend, Chartered Accountant, Corporate Financier, mother, and founder of Birmingham accountancy firm Friend Partnership, is using her ... more
Budget set for October 29 as Chancellor seeks to avoid Brexit clash
27 September 2018
We finally have it - Mr Hammond will deliver his Budget speech on Monday 29th October. This is quite a bit earlier than normal and on a Monday rather ... more
Making Tax Digital – costs mean that businesses must act now
4 September 2018
In the latest update HMRC is now forecasting that the much-heralded Making Tax Digital for VAT initiative will cost, rather than save, businesses ... more