Securing funding for your business in a changing landscape

The landscape of potential sources of funding for SMEs has changed hugely over the last ten years. Whilst the high street banks are still the dominant players the options open to businesses looking to raise finance are far wider than they have ever been. Alternative funding providers have grown substantially in recent years and this […]

Chris DowningDirector, Inspire Professional Services Ltd

5 Elements of Building a Strong Team

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organisational objectives; It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” – Andrew Carnegie. 1.You cannot do it all yourself Whatever your service or product it is imperative that others can deliver it. There is […]

Chris DowningDirector, Inspire Professional Services Ltd

A Week In Review

BEPS Update The OECD, as part of its continued work on the Base Erosion Profit Shifting project, has released its latest discussion draft. The item deals with Action 2 of the BEPS action plan and discusses ways to neutralise the effects of hybrid mismatch arrangements. This occurs where a branch in one jurisdiction enters into […]

Richard AshbyPartner, Gilligan Sheppard

SBA Stone Forest – NOW ! CHINA ( July 2016 Issue )

          OUR INSIGHTS • Mitigating Risks Associated with Seals TAX • Issuance of Circular on Cultural Development Fees for Entertainment Services • Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation between China and Germany CORPORATE ADVISORY • Revocation of Business Licences of Non-operating Enterprises Under Long-term Suspension HUMAN RESOURCES • Measures for Publicising […]