March 2016

Spring Budget 2016

In addition to the legal changes above, on 16th March 2016 George Osbourne announced the Spring Budget. Generally, the Budget saw positives for both businesses and individuals.   Spring Budget 2016: 7 key points   1. Reduction in business rates The small business rate tax relief will double from £6,000 to £12,000 from April 2017. Whilst this is a positive for small business owners,...Read More

Spring 2016: Legal Updates That Could Affect You

Spring 2016 is finally here, but with it comes the first wave of new UK legislation for 2016.   5 Key changes that affect small businesses and employees from Spring 2016 National Living Wage From 1st April 2016 any worker who is 25 years old or above will be entitled to the National Living Wage, which is initially set at £7.20 per hour. The National Minimum Wage will continue...Read More

Dentists Beware – Legal Changes Afoot!

  DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 18   Spring is finally here, but with it comes the first wave of new UK legislation for 2016. So what key changes do you and your practice need to be aware of?   National Living Wage From 1st April 2016 any worker who is 25 years old or above will be entitled to the National Living Wage, which is initially set at £7.20 per hour. The National Minimum Wage...Read More

A beginner’s guide to succession planning

  DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 17   Have you ever thought about what will happen to your practice in the event of your death? Who will look after your business should you be incapacitated for a temporary period? With recent press reports heralding the news that we will be working far longer before retirement, the issue of death in practice is sadly likely to become more prevalent....Read More