Landmark tax case 'great result' for Somerset farming families, says Moore Scarrott accountants

CANNABIS: The farmhouse at the centre of the court case

10:10am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A LANDMARK tax case has been won by the taxpayer concerning the Inheritance Tax relief available on farmhouses, advises Simon Tapp of Somerset-based chartered accountants Moore Scarrott.

Full range of office suites now offered in Taunton

Full range of office quites now offered in Taunton

12:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

FOLLOWING the recent completion of major refurbishment at Victoria House in Taunton, Summerfield Developments have now extended the range of businesses that can be catered for on the site.

A quick guide to e-marketing

11:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

By STUART PARKER, corporate partner with Clarke Willmott LLP and a member of the Law Society of England & Wales, who can be contacted on 0845-2091423

Renewable Energies Exhibition and Advice Afternoon

Trudi Routledge

10:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

WITH energy bills still on the rise, accountants BJ DixonWalsh and financial advisers Rumwell Financial Services have pulled together to stage a Renewable Energies Exhibition and Advice Afternoon on Thursday, May 23.

The Budget small print

Paul Aplin

6:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

The Budget Small Print

Ins and outs of trading on-line - tips from Porter Dodson

10:00am Monday 22nd April 2013

ENSURING your business continues to grow year-on-year can be difficult, so it is understandable businesses diversify to increase profits. It is great to innovate and here Elizabeth York, data protection and intellectual property specialist at Porter Dodson, explains some of the legal considerations for business owners. “Many businesses use their website to advertise their products or services and sell products on-line. “If you’re selling on-line, you’re likely to be collecting the personal data of your customers. As a business owner your collection and use of that information must comply with your obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998. “Remember you’re the business owner and the data controller – you’re responsible for the data and may be fined up to £500,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office for serious breaches. “You may want to send customers e-mail marketing or a regular newsletter. So, when customers fill in their details to complete their purchase, give them the option of opting-in to receive e-mail communication, for example, by asking them to check a tick box. “The ICO has recently served a fine of £90,000 to a company for unsolicited marketing activities. “Your website will need an appropriate privacy policy to let your customers know what information you’re collecting, why you’re collecting it, if you’re passing it on to a third party and how they can contact you if they have any questions. “This can include information gathered using cookies. “If you’re using a third party to take payments on your behalf, have you made sure that they’ll keep your customers’ payment details safe? “When you have the conversation with your service provider make sure they have the appropriate security systems in place to protect your customers’ personal data. Don’t assume the system will meet your needs or be embarrassed to ask them about their IT security. “It’s also important to have some terms and conditions, which should, among other things, give information about who you are and how your customer can contact you, your delivery and returns procedures, the limitation of your liability and information about warranties. “You need to think about protecting your brand. Although you may have registered your business name at Companies House, and got the domain name, you may still be infringing someone else’s trademark. “By registering your business name as a trademark you’ll have the monopoly right to use that word or mark for your businesses’ products and services. “However, if you’re using someone else’s trademark by mistake it can be costly putting it right – not just paying to resolve the legal issues but also| re-branding your business.” For more information, contact Elizabeth York on 01823-625887 or elizabeth. york@porterdodson.co.uk

Choosing the right accounting software - tips from B.J. Dixon Walsh

Rob Cadwallader.

9:20am Monday 22nd April 2013

A WIDE choice of accounting software is available to small businesses. Choosing the right software will save you time and money, and provide you with useful management information to run your business. Rob Cadwallader, of B.J. Dixon Walsh, offers some pointers for choosing the right package. *Look at the volume of transactions you expect to process in a month. Sole traders processing a handful of sales and purchase invoices should find a free solution is fine. *Consider who will use the package – administrative staff or a trained book-keeper. Many packages now are designed to be used by non-accountants. *Work out what add-ons you need – for example, payroll, stock management system, integration with your bank account. *Consider what information you want from your system and how you want it to be available. For instance, do you want to see it any time, anywhere, on your mobile?

Wine enthusiasts tempted to visit PM Wine Cellars

Wine enthusiasts tempted to visit PM Wine Cellars

8:47am Monday 22nd April 2013

WINE enthusiasts, or people who just enjoy a tipple with their evening meal, can head to 19 Lower Middle Street, Taunton, and peruse the wares at PM Wine Cellars, the town’s independent wine merchant. Proprietor, sommelier-turned-retailer Philippe Messy, spent his youth honing his skills at Marco Pierre White’s and Oliver Peyton’s restaurants. He also found time to work vintages from Burgundy to South Australia. Philippe has a laid-back demeanour but is passionate about wine and always ready to offer friendly advice – what to buy for a celebratory dinner, which wine to pair with scallops or even a wine that won’t make the drinker sneeze. The shop stocks wines from more than 15 countries, at prices ranging from £6, and for clients searching for specific wines, the team enjoys the challenge of sourcing it. Bespoke wine-tasting events and other services can also be arranged.

Expert advice on employment law

Kate Gardner

8:34am Monday 22nd April 2013

Kate Gardner, of law firm Clarke Willmott, gives top of advice on getting through the minefield of employment law.

Real Time Information changes are welcome ... but more needed

Paul Aplin

8:29am Monday 22nd April 2013

Award-winning tax expert Paul Aplin, of AC Mole, gives us the latest on the major PAYE shake-up - Real Time Information.






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