Tax advice, accountancy services and business consultancy in Essex and East London

Tax investigation peace of mind

In the past couple of years it’s been widely acknowledged that HMRC is conducting more tax investigations than in previous times. But while some specific sectors have been named as particularly being focused upon – for example doctors, plumbers and…

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Keep the cash flowing

Aid cash flow by reviewing some of your company’s monthly costs: Review your utility providers: Shop around to save money on your gas and electricity bills – typically, these can represent the second or third biggest controllable cost. Automate routine…

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Enter the Dragons Den

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is a government backed scheme of tax incentives designed to encourage investment by individuals in small and entrepreneurial trading companies. According to estimates, the scheme helped to raise £500m worth of investment in 2008 and…

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Take the worry out of tax investigations

At CBHC, we’re always looking for proactive ways to safeguard our clients’ interests, as well as helping their business to grow. This is why we’re letting you know about an important scheme that we’ve invested in, which is designed to…

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Enhanced Capital Allowances

In a bid to encourage increased use of renewable energy, the government has introduced a variety of financial incentives to businesses, including Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) for certain green technology investments. ‘New energy’, as it is known, is going to…

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You can bank on cash flow

Yes, we know that we’re always harping on about cash flow. And you may think about skipping this little piece of advice, but stop, wait, READ! Even at the best of times, the importance of cash flow cannot be underestimated….

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How to thrive, not just survive, in a downturn

The key to success in business, recession or not, is to increase your sales… so we’d like to share with you some of our strategies for achieving a better win rate. Ultimately, what you’re looking for is a way to…

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Are you fit for recovery?

The recent competition in the Daily Telegraph to find Britain’s fittest director raised awareness of the fact that many executives have worn themselves out and need to get back into shape to take advantage of the upturn. Are you ready?…

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The positive approach to cost management

In the current climate it’s tempting to drive costs down, but this could be a false economy in the long term. Read on to find out why a positive attitude to spending could ultimately make you more money. Managing costs…

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Funding for growth

It’s a simple fact that no business growth can be achieved without suitable resource to back it up – so what happens when finance is famously difficult to come by? Well, first you have to check whether the reported loan…

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Capital allowances – timing the relief

The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a tax relief which offers tax relief at 100% on qualifying expenditure in the year of purchase. From April 2010 the AIA doubled from £50,000 to £100,000 – a move welcomed by many businesses….

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Get your cash flow strategy right with this article from CBHC on BusinessWings.co.uk

Be honest, are you focused on your cash flow for the next 2-3 years… or months? At CBHC, we understand why the majority of busy company owners take a short term view to cash flow management – and suggest that…

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Finding that funding

There’s been a lot of talk in the media about there being a lack of funding available to SMEs, but are things really that bleak? Earlier this month it was announced that the chief executives of the UK’s six biggest…

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We offer specialist FD services advice on Businesswings.co.uk

Gary White, Business Advisory Partner at leading Essex accountants CBHC LLP, recently offered some advice on using the services of a consultant financial director to readers of Businesswings.co.uk As experts in our field, we at CBHC are always being asked…

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On your marks…

Experts are divided over exactly when the much-anticipated economic recovery will occur. But one thing is undisputable; when it does, businesses have to be ready to capitalize on its benefits. CBHC can help you get your balance sheet in order,…

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