Blog & Events
Our blogs and events can be found below, keeping you informed about what’s going on at Harold Sharp and in the business world.
When (and how) to hire a Finance Lead in a growing business
Scaling a business is exciting but it also means making big decisions quickly, and often with more at stake. At a certain point, you may find that your existing finance function is not enough to support the pace and complexity of your growth. In this issue of Scale...
Advisory Fuel Rates – What are AFRs and why do they matter?
If your business provides company cars or reimburses employees for business mileage, then Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) are something you need to stay on top of. Set by HMRC and updated quarterly, AFRs are the recommended rates you can use to reimburse employees for...
Cashflow forecasting: Why Landlords need to act now
With regulatory deadlines fast approaching and profitability already squeezed, landlords must take a proactive approach to cashflow forecasting. Whether you own a single rental or manage a portfolio, keeping a close eye on your financials - particularly in light of...
What’s the most tax-efficient way to extract cash from an Owner-Managed Business?
“What’s the most tax-efficient way to extract cash from my company?” is one of the most common questions asked by owner-managed businesses. It’s a fair question and one that, until a few years ago, had a straightforward answer: “Take a salary up to your personal...
5 smart questions on growth to ask your Accountant
Scaling a business brings with it complexity. Growth means having to think about new hires, rising costs, funding decisions and shifting goals, among other things. If you’re only speaking to your accountant once a year, you could be missing out on valuable guidance....
R&D funding: What does the Spending Review mean for UK business?
The Chancellor’s recent Spending Review reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting UK research and innovation, with £86 billion in public R&D funding allocated across this Parliament and annual funding set to reach £22.6 billion by 2029/30. R&D...
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