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We’re a diverse bunch here at Aston Shaw. Our team is comprised of individuals from all walks of life, this is something we’re extremely proud of and keen to maintain. This is the first in a series of blogs aptly named ‘Our People’, where we look closely at the people who make Aston Shaw what […]

Our VAT Consultant explains why the VAT registration freeze may not be good news for everyone. Prior to the Autumn 2017 Budget, it was anticipated that the VAT registration threshold would be lowered. Surprisingly though, it wasn’t. Instead, it was frozen for “at least” the next two years. While this appears to be good news, […]

We get it. Interviews can be nerve-wracking. If you have an upcoming job interview with us, we’re here to tell you not to fret too much and to give you a few words of advice on how to prepare for your interview. Our main, and most cliche piece of advice we can give is simply […]

At the start of the New Year, many people will be considering their resolution as they move into 2018. Most individuals will look to joining the gym, or altering their diet but a few will be dreaming of starting their own business. Whether by yourself or as a team, starting a business is a large […]

For many businesses, January is one of the busiest periods of the year. Reopening the doors after the Christmas break can bring about an influx of new challenges and obstacles. Here are our 5 tips to ensure a smooth start to the year! Tie up loose ends As the New Year swings around it’s always […]

If there’s one thing that sets us apart from other accountancy firms, it’s how we work. We’re personal, friendly and straightforward. Accountants are human beings too (believe it or not). We get lots of questions about how we work, in general as well as how we carry out specific tasks: how we do a tax […]

Aside from Brexit, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the topic on everybody’s mind. GDPR affects everyone, businesses and individuals alike, so knowing as much as you can about this new EU regulation now – and preparing for its impact now – will help you be compliant and avoid a huge potential fine in the […]

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has finally delivered his much-anticipated ‘Budget 2017’. Having considered the announcements carefully, we have highlighted the key points below. We hope that you will find this summary useful. Business • The VAT threshold will be frozen at £85,000 for two years. • £540m to be invested in the growth of […]

For as long as most of us can remember, HMRC has accepted personal credit cards as a payment method for self-assessment tax bills. However, this is set to change on 13th January 2018. Paying with a personal credit card has long been a popular means of payment for sole traders and businesses, even with a […]

Cambridge is a quintessentially English city, synonymous with bicycles, punting and a world-class university. While it may not be quite so well known for its thriving business community, it is just as much an integral part of the city’s culture as cyclists! There are many well-founded and valid reasons to start a business in Cambridge, but in […]