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The Challenges of Grant Writing for Founders 13 May 2024 Strategy, Tech - Grant writing can be considered an art and a science—a delicate balance of storytelling, data presentation, and strategic planning.
Internet of Things (IoT): 2024 Valuation Multiples 8 May 2024 Tech, Trends, Valuation - After peaking at 4.2x in Q3 2021, the median EV/Revenue multiple for IoT companies in Q4 2023 was 3.4x, 50% above pre-pandemic levels.
VAT records – What do you need to keep? 2 May 2024 Tax - The general rule is that business records for VAT purposes should be kept for at least six years.
New VAT registration threshold 2 May 2024 Tax - The changes in the thresholds change the trigger points for compulsory registration and optional deregistration.
Small earnings from self-employment 2 May 2024 Tax - If you earn money in this way, it is important to understand the associated tax and National Insurance implications.
Extracting profits in 2024/25 2 May 2024 Tax - There are various ways of extracting your profits, some more tax efficient than others.
HMRC informers – How important are they in reducing the ‘tax gap’? 2 May 2024 Tax - HMRC uses various methods to compile information on taxpayers from various sources which is loaded into computer system named 'Connect'.
Introduction to Non-Tax Advantaged Options 18 Apr 2024 Employment, Leadership, Tax - There are three common share option schemes: EMI, COSP, and non-tax advantaged option scheme, also known as the Unapproved Share Option scheme.
Blockchain & Crypto: 2024 Valuation Multiples 17 Apr 2024 Tech, Trends, Valuation - Median 12-months EV/Revenue Multiples more than doubled over the past year, reaching 5.3x in Q4 2023, up from 1.9x in Q4 2022.
Cannabis & CBD: 2024 Valuation Multiples 13 Apr 2024 COVID-19, Trends, Valuation - In Q4 2023 the median EV/Revenue multiple for public Cannabis companies was only 1x, over 80% below pre-pandemic levels.
Income tax rates and allowances for 2024/25 12 Apr 2024 Tax - The 2024/25 tax year starts on 6 April 2024.
What is a Company Share Option Plan (CSOP)? 11 Apr 2024 Employment, Leadership, Strategy, Tax - Find the benefits, requirements, and limitations of a Compare Share Option Plan.