Employment-related coronavirus tax reliefs Since March last year, many interim tax exemptions were brought in to prevent “benefit-in-kind” issues arising from coronavirus-related costs incurred by employers. Here at Astute Recruitment Ltd, we felt it was important to highlight these, especially for SME businesses and employers in general who may […]
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2020 has been a very different year for all of us. From working from home, lockdowns, the stopping and starting of businesses. However, we know that while it has been a challenging year, there are so many businesses who are eager to get back to a new normal […]
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So, as we find ourselves in another Lockdown, what is the advice for employers and their employees on this adaptation of the Government’s original Furlough Scheme? Here, we try and break these down and provide some useful links for more detailed advice and webinars. HMRC have published full revised guidance about the […]
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Last year, almost to the day, we were delighted to host another of our business breakfast’s with Mr John McCarthy as our guest speaker. We hosted the event at the fabulous grounds of Derbyshire County Cricket in Derby and welcomed over 75 people from local East Midlands businesses. John spoke passionately about his experiences […]
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As England heads into a second national lockdown, we provide some tips for working from home during this stressful time, and hope this helps those feeling anxious, worried or struggling generally. Stress Awareness Day, falls today, 4th November 2020. It was created by the Founder of International Stress Management Association (ISMA) Carole Spiers […]
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Now the nights are drawing in, how to keep your fitness on track? Now more than ever it is key for everyone to try and maintain their fitness levels. Our MD, Mary Maguire, discussed this very point with local, Derby Gym owner and multi-award-winning Body Builder, Kim Santino. Hence […]
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As part of a series of collaborations, our MD, Mary Maguire is working with specialists across Finance, Accountancy, HR, and Recruitment. Thank you to Mr John Hepworth for his insightful piece on what a CFO needs to know in 2020….. The challenges of the last 9 months have meant a very bumpy ride for […]
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Is the job paying the most, the best one to go for? Why PPE is the true currency when looking for staff or a new job. The current job market is so different to any other situation. In the last economic crisis back […]
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Cash is King! Having an accurate measure of your company’s cash is always critical, now more than ever. Here at Astute, as part of a new series of articles, we are sharing 7 simple steps to guide you, in collaboration with a fully qualified accountant and […]
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Due to a temporary, technical hitch since moving offices, if you need to call us, please call one of our MDs and they will be pleased to assist you. Mary Maguire: 07717 412 911 Sarah Stevenson: 07966 258 509 As soon as our landline communications are restored, we will let you know!
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