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31 July tax deadline
Friday 25th July 2008
Check your statement and save money in these difficult times
HM Revenue & Customs has sent out millions of statements to the UK's self-employed and others with untaxed income reminding them to pay their second tax instalment for the 2007-08 tax year by 31 July.
New recruits & promotions
Friday 25th July 2008
Colin Aylott is appointed Corporate Tax Director & Matt Watts joins as Associate Tax Director.
Technical expert Kirsty Smith promoted to director
Friday 25th July 2008
Kirsty Smith has been promoted to Director in the National Assurance Technical Group.
Longest day challenge feat for accountants
Thursday 24th July 2008
More than £1,000 has been raised for a spinal treatment centre after a team of hardy accountants in Southampton walked 55 miles in 21 hours and 45 minutes.
Pass the parcel - downturn in retail sales
Thursday 24th July 2008
Suppliers across the south are bearing the brunt of the downturn in retail sales as their clients extend payment terms.
The warning comes from accountancy and financial services group Smith & Williamson and comes in the wake of reports that department store chain Debenhams Plc extended its payment terms to 96 days.
Ten tips for the credit crunch
Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Businesses across the south can do more to protect themselves from the impact of the worst credit crunch in recent memory.
Andrew Edmonds, a director in the Southampton office, has a ten-point plan to help local firms trade through leaner times.
Clipper Teas sold by the firm to Fleming Family & Partners
Monday 21st July 2008
Clipper Teas specialises in premium organic and fairly traded teas, coffees and herbal infusions. Since its formation in 1984, Clipper has become a leading supplier with a strong contemporary brand focused on young, health-conscious, environmentally and ethically aware consumers.
Firm sponsors the listing of Infrastructure India plc on the London Stock
Monday 21st July 2008
Infrastructure India plc is a newly incorporated closed-ended investment company which invests in Indian infrastructure assets. Its core investment focus is on India's energy and transportation sectors. The company has already invested in a hydroelectric power project in Maheshwar, India.
Tax matters for promoted staff
Wednesday 16th July 2008
Two tax specialists at the Southampton office are celebrating promotion.
Why do so many retailers go bust?
Wednesday 9th July 2008
With the economy tightening, retailers are really starting to feel the heat. Barry Knight of Smith & Williamson explains why UK retailers are suffering and highlights golden rules for keeping a retail business on track.
