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Spring 2012
It's 7:56pm on Wednesday 22nd February, 2012
Moore and Smalley named Lancashire’s top corporate finance team
Moore and Smalley’s corporate finance team has been named as the best in Lancashire for the second year running. The firm was crowned Corporate Finance Advisory Team of the Year at the 2011 Lancashire Dealmakers Awards. The annual awards celebrate the achievements of the county’s dealmaking community and Moore and Smalley saw off competition from [...]
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On February 15 2011
Are family businesses ‘turning a blind eye’ to poor performance?
If the results of our latest web poll on family business are anything to go by, then family loyalties could be clouding the judgement of a surprising number of business owners. Our online survey found that almost half of business owners questioned (45 per cent) had turned a blind eye to poor performance in the [...]
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Advice for Family businesses, Moore and Smalley news
On February 7 2011
Expansion for Lancaster IT business after buyout
A Lancaster-based computer business has opened a new shop and created eight new jobs, just three months after being bought out by a member of its management team. Richard Alford purchased independent IT retail and support business Black Box Computers from previous owner Mark Burrow in August for an undisclosed sum. As well as its [...]
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Buying and selling a business, Moore and Smalley news
On November 11 2010
Firms warned to avoid ‘smart phone’ tax
With the ability to reply to e-mail over your cornflakes, hold conference calls from the car, and check the Nasdaq before bedtime, they have quickly become the phones of choice for many business people. But with so many uses, firms who provide iPhones and Blackberrys to their employees are being advised to avoid a financial [...]
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On November 5 2010
Survey reveals ‘skill and flair’ of Lancashire business owners
• Over 90 per cent of businesses have maintained or increased sales • 72 per cent confident of investing in their business in next 12-months • Almost half plan to increase staff numbers Confidence is returning to Lancashire’s business community with many companies increasing sales and staff numbers in the last 12-months and making plans for [...]
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Moore and Smalley news
On October 8 2010
Be on time to avoid tax penalties
Businesses are being urged to ensure they avoid a ‘ticking time bomb’ on penalties for late tax payments under new rules introduced by HM Revenue and Customs. David Bennett, a tax partner with Moore and Smalley Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, says employers could be unaware they are accumulating the penalties under the new rules [...]
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On September 16 2010
Strikes, ash clouds and sunshine add up to boon for South Lakes hoteliers
South Lakes hotel and leisure operators are reporting one of the strongest summer trading periods on record after a dry and sunny start to the holiday season. The record dry spell during the first six months of the year, coupled with the ash cloud fiasco and strike problems affecting airlines, has resulted in strong trading [...]
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Advice for Tourism and Leisure businesses, Moore and Smalley news
On August 11 2010
Lancashire has assets to make staycation the norm, say leaders
Lancashire has the attractions to make holidaying at home the norm, but it must achieve customer service excellence and drive up quality according to a panel of regional tourism leaders. Experts, brought together in Blackpool for a high-level discussion on tourism in the Red Rose County, said the sector must not become complacent and allow [...]
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On August 5 2010
