Category: Business

Confidence among small businesses has reached record levels, research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown. The FSB survey revealed that small firms in all sectors improved their outlook for the fourth quarter of 2014. Personal services experienced the biggest increase in confidence during Q3, while the financial services sector remains the most … Continued

We are providing a free seminar aimed at all employers, in particular those with a HR or finance responsibility. This seminar will be held on Wednesday 22 October 8.30am -10.00am at BWMacfarlane offices, 6th Floor, Castle Chambers, 43 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 9SH. During this event BWMacfarlane Chartered Accountants are working in partnership with an expert … Continued

We would be delighted if you would join us on Thursday 30th October 2014, 9.00am at Castle Chambers, 43 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 9SH (BWMacfarlane offices). Registration is at 9am and there will be breafast rolls and tea/coffee on arrival. 9.30 am start. Come and listen to our panel of expert speakers including a guest … Continued

Please note this breakfast seminar is now being held on Thursday 6 November. We are providing a free seminar aimed at helping you keep your business compliant and profitable. This seminar will be held on 6 November 8.30am-10.00am at BWMacfarlane offices, 6th floor, Castle Chambers, 43 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 9SH. During this event BWMacfarlane … Continued

We are providing a free seminar aimed at finance and managing directors as well as business owners and CEOs. This seminar will be held on Wednesday 1 October 8.30am -10am at BWMacfarlane offices, 6th Floor, Castle Chambers, 43 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 9SH. During this event BWMacfarlane Chartered Accountants are working in partnership with expert … Continued

SMEs recognise the benefits of employing workers over 65 but many are not yet ready to meet the needs of an ageing workforce, a survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has found. The vast majority (86%) of SMEs questioned acknowledge the benefits of an age diverse workforce but only 25% have … Continued

Four out of 5 SME loan applications were approved in 2014, compared with 71% in 2013, according to research by venture capital firm Albion Ventures. Despite these improvements, just 1 in 10 SMEs applied for finance during the past 12 months, down from 17% in the year before. The survey of 450 firms revealed a … Continued

The Financial Reporting Council has released a much anticipated consultation document detailing the future direction for micro-entity accounts following the publication of the government’s outline plan for implementing the EU accounting directive. Wrting for Accounting Web, Steve Collings takes a closer look at the propsals for the Financial Reporting Standard for Micro-Entitites (FRSME). The most … Continued

The Consultative Committee of Accounting Bodies (CCAB) has published a new version of the statement of recommended practice for limited liability partnerships. The LLP SORP, as it is known by those who use it, has been going through the exposure and consultation process on amendments that were made necessary by the move to the new … Continued

Luck does not play a big role in a firm’s success according to nearly three quarters of small business owners, research by software provider Sage has found. In a survey of more than 1,000 UK small business owners, just 28% of respondents felt that luck had a bearing on their success. Effective planning – particularly … Continued