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Understanding the Role of a Fractional HR Director: A Smart Solution for International Expansion

Global Expansion

A fractional HR Director offers cost-effective senior HR leadership on a part-time basis, providing the strategic expertise needed for international expansion. Learn how this flexible solution helps businesses navigate global HR challenges while keeping costs low.

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Understanding the Role of a Fractional HR Director: A Smart Solution for International Expansion

A fractional HR Director offers cost-effective senior HR leadership on a part-time basis, providing the strategic expertise needed for international expansion. Learn how this flexible solution helps businesses navigate global HR challenges while keeping costs low.

October 7, 2024
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Helping UK Professional Service Providers Support Clients' Global Expansion

As more UK businesses explore global markets, professional service providers face new challenges in supporting their clients' international growth. By partnering with Briars, providers can offer seamless global support, ensuring their clients' success while expanding their service offerings without overextending resources.

October 4, 2024
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Why Using a Fractional CFO Makes Sense for Attracting Investors: A Case Study with OP Consulting

In a competitive global market, OP Consulting's decision to hire a fractional CFO for its U.S. expansion highlights a strategic approach to balancing expert financial leadership and cost efficiency. This case study explores how using a fractional CFO can drive EBITDA impact, save over $750,000, and make the company more attractive to investors by offering flexibility and high-level expertise without the full-time commitment.

October 3, 2024
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New UK Harassment Laws: The Risks of Non-Compliance for Overseas Businesses

New UK harassment laws coming into effect in October 2024 require businesses to take proactive steps in preventing sexual harassment, even from third parties. Non-compliance carries severe financial and reputational risks, including personal liability for directors. Overseas businesses must act quickly to navigate these changes and safeguard against penalties.

October 2, 2024
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CEOs: What’s the Real Cost of Delaying Global Expansion?

Many CEOs understand the benefits of global expansion but often hesitate to take action due to concerns about cultural differences, regulatory complexities, and internal bandwidth. Delaying these decisions can result in missed opportunities and competitive disadvantages. This article explores the true costs of inaction, the importance of expert support, and strategies for achieving sustainable growth in new markets. Discover how you can move from planning to action and unlock your business's global potential today.

October 1, 2024
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Briars – A NED’s Best Friend in Building Consistent Value and Reputation

As a non-executive director (NED), your role extends beyond observation to delivering consistent value and strategic insights. Discover how Briars can enhance your reputation, provide essential support, and help you navigate the complexities of governance, compliance, and growth.

September 30, 2024
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Why Now is the Best Time for International Expansion

With the UK economy facing stagnation, international expansion offers a strategic way to drive growth and diversify risks. Learn how Briars supports businesses, investors, and management teams in navigating global markets to unlock new opportunities.

September 11, 2024
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Unlocking Value: How to Empower Portfolio Companies for Global Expansion

Drive portfolio growth and unlock investor value. Discover how strategic global expansion and expert support can enhance EBITDA and fuel long-term success.

September 3, 2024
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Conquering Global Expansion: The Power of a Strategic Network

Unlock the secrets of successful global expansion! Discover how a robust business support network can empower your company to navigate new markets, reduce costs, and achieve global success.

August 21, 2024
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Lessons from a Global Recruitment Business | Beyond Borders Ep. 004

In the 4th episode of Beyond Borders, Andrew Fahey, the CEO of Briars, discusses global expansion from the world of international recruitment, with special guest Keith Lewis, former COO of Gattaca and NED advisor to numerous recruitment and staffing businesses. Keith littered the conversation with absolute gold dust for any recruitment leader, using his experience to give invaluable lessons, especially those interested in taking their business global. You don't want to miss this episode!

July 22, 2024
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Understanding Non-Resident Employer Registration for Payroll

If you have ever considered expanding your business operations to another country, you may need to implement Non-Resident Employment Registration. In this guide, we'll share everything you need to know.

July 15, 2024
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The 2024 UK General Election: How Briars Helps Clients Navigate Political Change

The UK General Election took place on Thursday, 4th July 2024, and with Labour winning a large majority for the first time in 14 years, we look at the landscape for businesses.

July 2, 2024
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Briars is Upgrading to Staffology for Payroll Management

June 27, 2024
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Do you need a Workforce Audit?

June 27, 2024
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Webinar: How To Expand Your Business Globally

June 25, 2024
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What is an Employer of Record (EOR)?

With businesses increasingly seeking to expand their operations internationally, Employer of Record (EOR) providers are a convenient way to employ a local workforce in many countries. In this guide, we'll share everything you need to know about EORs.

June 24, 2024
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The Importance of Managing Data for Global Businesses

June 12, 2024
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How Businesses Manage Complex Global Data Piles | Beyond Borders Ep. 003 

June 5, 2024
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What Type Of Businesses Should Consider Global Expansion?

I often get asked what are the most common businesses that you help expand globally. In this blog, I share why I think global expansion is appropriate for many businesses that care about growth.

June 3, 2024
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Operating in an Elite Environment: Lessons from the Rugby Field to the Boardroom

May 22, 2024
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Setting Up an Overseas Entity: A Comprehensive Guide for Global Expansion

If you are planning to take your business to new markets, setting up an overseas entity is an essential step. In this guide, we will provide a breakdown of the considerations you must take before making the move.

May 20, 2024
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What Leaders Can Learn From their International Expansion Projects

May 20, 2024
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10 Things Business Leaders Can Learn from Elite Athletes

May 1, 2024
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What Business Leaders Can Learn From Elite Sport Athletes | Beyond Borders Ep. 002

April 30, 2024
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Briars and CoComply: delivering complete global expansion services in partnership 

April 29, 2024
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Is it easy to do business in the UK after IR35? | Beyond Borders Ep. 001

April 3, 2024
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IR35 Timeline: From Conception to Full Implementation

March 23, 2024
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IR35 in 2024: A Guide For Businesses Entering the UK 

March 18, 2024
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UK Budget 2024: What Global Businesses Need to Know 

March 6, 2024
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4 Reasons Private Equity Firms Should Consider Global Expansion

February 13, 2024
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Corporate Growth Strategies Influenced by the Flexible Workforce

February 13, 2024
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Payroll Audit for Businesses: Streamline Operations with a Precise Audit

November 14, 2023
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Payroll Compliance: Ensuring Smooth Operations

October 30, 2023
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Hiring Compliance: Essential Steps for a Legal Workforce

October 30, 2023
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Startup Payroll Solutions: From Ground Zero to Efficient Payment Management

October 30, 2023
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Centralised vs. Decentralised Payroll: Making the Right Choice for Your Business

October 30, 2023
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PubNub

September 30, 2023
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Payroll Deposits: Everything You Need to Know

September 22, 2023
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Why Global Payroll Should be Automated

September 14, 2023
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5 KPIs for Successful Global Payroll Performance

September 14, 2023
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Inside IR35: Navigating the Tax Landscape for Contractors

September 4, 2023
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Global Payroll RFP: The 10 Essential Elements

August 31, 2023
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How To Prevent Data Errors In Global Payroll

August 31, 2023
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How to Choose the Right Payroll Schedule for Your Business

August 25, 2023
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Gross Pay vs Net Pay: Understanding the Difference

August 22, 2023
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What is Disguised Employment in IR35?

August 8, 2023
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How Is IR35 Status Determined?

August 2, 2023
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UK Tax & VAT Guides

July 29, 2023
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What Does Outside IR35 Mean?

July 20, 2023
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How To Use Collaborative Leadership at Your Business

July 3, 2023
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Bridging the IR35 Gap: Understanding the Differences Between Contracts

June 28, 2023
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Everything You Need to Know About Global Payroll

June 19, 2023
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Everything You Need to Know About IR35 (Guides)

June 15, 2023
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10 Ways to Create a Great Company Culture

June 12, 2023
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Corporate Criminal Offences & Secretary Services Guides

June 5, 2023
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16 Strategies to Increase Employee Retention

June 1, 2023
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Role of AI in HR: A Complete Guide

June 1, 2023
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Mergers vs Acquisitions: The Top 10 Differences

May 17, 2023
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What Is Risk Management in Business?

May 17, 2023
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How to Properly Send and Receive Invoices Internationally

May 2, 2023
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How to Manage International Employee Benefits

April 21, 2023
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How Businesses Can Benefit from Secretary Services

April 13, 2023
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Trade Finance and Trade-in Banking Explained

April 13, 2023
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Everything You Should Consider About International Accounting

April 13, 2023
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Corporate Criminal Offense: What Should Business Owners Know?

March 2, 2023
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How to Handle and Manage International Global Payroll

February 9, 2023
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Global PEO (Professional Employer Organisation) Explained in Detail

February 2, 2023
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EOR (Employer of Record) Explained In Detail

February 2, 2023
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A Thorough Guide to Global Business Expansion

February 2, 2023
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UK Tax Thresholds

July 22, 2022
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UK talent visas

June 14, 2022
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Tax reform for unincorporated businesses

March 28, 2022
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Making Tax Digital Extension

February 3, 2022
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Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Schemes

November 25, 2021
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The Use of Holding Companies

November 11, 2021
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Tax Authorities Target Tax Avoidance

November 4, 2021
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National Insurance Contribution Increase

October 28, 2021
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OECD Tax Accord

October 21, 2021
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Understanding the ETIAS

September 15, 2021
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UK Start-Up Boom

September 15, 2021
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Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

September 15, 2021
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UK Foreign Direct Investment

July 28, 2021
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Employees Working Abroad

July 22, 2021
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Extended Loss Carry Back

July 16, 2021
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National Insurance contributions relief

June 29, 2021
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Deferred VAT

June 10, 2021
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Global Business Tax

May 27, 2021
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COVID-19 Litigation

May 5, 2021
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Off-Payroll Working IR35

April 21, 2021
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US Stimulus Package

March 29, 2021
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UK Corporation Tax

March 15, 2021
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UK Budget 2021

March 5, 2021
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Uber Supreme Court Ruling

March 1, 2021
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Working From Home

February 16, 2021
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Covid Leadership

January 27, 2021
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Filing an FBAR

January 27, 2021
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UK Banking

January 27, 2021
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Overseas Banking

January 27, 2021
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Business Funding Strategy

January 27, 2021
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Insurances

December 21, 2020
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Resilience and leadership success

December 21, 2020
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Business as usual at meetings – I think not!

December 21, 2020
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Insurance UK - Companies and Directors

December 21, 2020
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Risk Management in New York

December 21, 2020
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Insurance policies to protect us all

December 21, 2020
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Brace for Brexit

November 18, 2020
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Local Country Incorporation

November 16, 2020
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Starting a Business in the UK Guides

November 15, 2020
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Incorporating in California

November 15, 2020
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California’s Proposition 22

November 15, 2020
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Make your online conversations count

November 15, 2020
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Expand or Contract

November 15, 2020
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U.S. Visas: Working in California

November 15, 2020
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UK Company Secretaries

November 15, 2020
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Corporate Criminal Offence investigations in 2020

October 18, 2020
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How reputations are created, lost, protected and enhanced

October 18, 2020
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Relocation during COVID

October 18, 2020
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Key currencies at a glance

October 18, 2020
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COVID-19 and Foreign national workers

October 18, 2020
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International HR management

October 18, 2020
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Global Mobility and UK Tax

October 18, 2020
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Global Mobility

October 18, 2020
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What is a company board for now?

August 24, 2020
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Work-based UK visas

August 24, 2020
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Redundancy pay for furloughed workers

August 24, 2020
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Business as unusual

August 24, 2020
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Global Corporate Structure

August 24, 2020
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Global leadership and French law

August 24, 2020
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Longer term business plans

August 24, 2020
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Enhance your online reputation

August 24, 2020
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The Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) – do you need to file?

July 14, 2020
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Temporary Changes to Companies House Filing Requirements

July 14, 2020
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A temporary reduction in VAT from 20% to 5% for worst hit sectors

July 14, 2020
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How investor responses impact currency in times of extreme volatility

July 14, 2020
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Do you have the right talent to execute your post pandemic recovery plans?

July 14, 2020
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Global responses to the Covid 19 crisis

July 14, 2020
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How best to land and expand? A common question.

July 14, 2020
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Reduced Costs of Hiring in Belgium

July 14, 2020
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Flexible Furlough: How the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is Changing

July 1, 2020
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Options to Help Plan for Currency Exposure

June 5, 2020
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Business as usual – is there a higher opportunity?

June 5, 2020
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What Do You Need to Consider When Relocating?

June 5, 2020
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Bring your business to Italy

June 5, 2020
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HMRC update guidance on deferral of VAT payments due to Covid-19

June 4, 2020
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HMRC’s crackdown on overseas tax evasion

June 2, 2020
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Working Time (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (Regulations)

May 7, 2020
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In an unprecedented and dynamic situation, company directors need to be mindful of the law

April 28, 2020
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New legislation introduced stipulating what needs to be included in a contract of employment.

April 24, 2020
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FCA propose concessions for smaller firms as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic

April 16, 2020
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Changes to government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme expected to have an immediate impact.

April 14, 2020
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Summary of government support available for businesses

April 8, 2020
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Business Support during the COVID-19 disruption

March 24, 2020
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Unravelling IR35 Changes After April 2023

March 19, 2020
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IR35 Changes: Risk and Responsibility in the Private Sector

February 20, 2020
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Eastern European Countries Look to Shed Reputation

November 22, 2019
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The End of Freedom of Movement

October 10, 2019
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Communicating The New Capital Gains Tax Rules

September 25, 2019
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Making Tax Digital for VAT

September 18, 2019
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Confirmation of Payee delayed to end of March 2020

September 4, 2019
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Ending sexual harassment at work

August 7, 2019
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UK open for business

July 31, 2019
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Storing Personal Data Under GDPR

May 30, 2017
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Auto-enrolment and the Workforce

April 28, 2017
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Not Making Tax Digital

March 28, 2017
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Mind the Gender Pay Gap

February 27, 2017
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Are you prepared for Making Tax Digital?

January 23, 2017
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How will your business be affected by the apprenticeship levy?

December 15, 2016
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Tax Implications after ruling on bank fines

June 26, 2016
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As UK Unemployment falls and Wages rise, Companies Refocus on Benefits of Outsourcing

May 4, 2016
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Data Protection Law Changes to Impact UK Organisations

March 22, 2016
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Are you making annual returns of employer share schemes?

January 25, 2016
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HMRC gets tough on businesses 'failing to file' new employer share scheme

January 8, 2016
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Grant Thornton Study Shows UK and US Businesses are Most Successful at Outsourcing

June 9, 2015
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