23.08.2021
How Capital Gains Tax could be modernised to help British farmers
Capital Gains Tax was introduced in 1965, but after 56 years, it’s clear some things need to change. Here's how CGT could be modernised.
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30.07.2021
Are you making the most of the farm data you have available?
With lots of new advances in cloud-based accounting, this provides huge opportunity to the farming industry. Here's how.
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08.09.2021
Welcome Owen Edwards to Brightshire
Welcome our newest recruit Owen Edwards, Trainee Accountant!
28.06.2021
How to Set Up a Business for Financial Success
Longing to start your own business? Got an idea but unsure where to start with the finances?
Take your plans from concept to reality - see our top tips for how to begin here in our latest blog.
04.06.2021
Brightshire Welcomes Katie Starkey-Gillett
The team at Brightshire would like to introduce you to Katie Starkey-Gillett, who joined us recently as our new Senior Accountant.
21.04.2021
Do You Need an Accountant if You Become Self-Employed?
Newly self-employed? Excited by your new business but not by the finances? Wondering if you need an accountant now? We've got you covered.
10.03.2021
Brightshire’s Budget Roundup
On Wednesday 3rd March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak delivered the 2021 Budget. Here's what he outlined.
19.02.2021
Don’t Get Frozen in Time – Your Guide to Succession Planning
Succession planning is all about clarifying the future of your farming business. Learn what you need to begin your succession plan and how we can help!
06.01.2021
Business support in Lockdown Three – Coronavirus Update
Following the government’s announcement of a full national lockdown on 4th January 2021, Rishi Sunak has announced further business support for those affected by the restrictions.
17.12.2020
Brightshire’s 2020 Summary
How is it December already? This year has absolutely flown by - Here's what we've been up to this year.
11.11.2020
Lockdown 2.0 – Support Available
As we enter another lockdown, here's a breakdown of the additional support available for businesses affected by Covid-19.
19.10.2020
Considerations when looking to diversify
At the start of the month, we joined Hillsgreen and Butcher & Barlow LLP to give a quick overview of the things you need to consider if you're looking to diversify.
13.10.2020
New Trainee Accountant Joins the Brightshire Team – Welcome Libby
The team at Brightshire would like to introduce you to Libby, who joined us recently as our new trainee accountant.
29.09.2020
One Year at Brightshire Accountants – Amy’s Story
One year ago Amy Gallagher started at Brightshire as an Accounting Technician. Find out how she's been getting on.
21.09.2020
The Role of the Executor and Consideration of Capital Gains Tax
As an executor, it is vital to be aware of Capital Gains Tax and the issues that can arise. Find out more.
18.08.2020
Agricultural Cyber Crime
Cybercrime continues to be an issue across all sectors and now more than ever, within farming too.
27.07.2020
Rural UK tourism boost provides farm diversification opportunities
We discuss how Rural Tourism could boost income for diversified farms this year.
16.07.2020
The effects of price pressures and decision making in Agriculture
Here's Brightshire's perspective on price pressures in Agriculture and the effect this has on decision making.
23.06.2020
Quantifying the Impact of Coronavirus
As businesses across all industries find themselves in unparalleled times, it’s vital that day-to-day compliance and accounting processes are not falling by the wayside.
13.05.2020
Funding For Farmers
Whilst our farmers continue to work increasingly hard it’s not been without plenty of troubling and uncertain times for their own businesses. Here we outline other funding options available to you.
20.04.2020
12 Months at Brightshire
Happy 1st Birthday Brightshire! Find out what we've been up to over the past 12 months.
07.04.2020
Changes to Employment Allowances
From 6th April 2020, HMRC is making changes to the criteria to claim employment allowance.
06.04.2020
COVID-19 – Owner Managed Limited Companies
Here are some options available for Owner Managed Limited Companies.
03.04.2020
COVID-19 – Small Business Grant Scheme
Find out more about the Small Business Grant scheme available via local district councils.
31.03.2020
COVID-19 – Time to Pay Arrangements
Time to Pay arrangements offer VAT deferrals to businesses struggling with cash flow due to Coronavirus.
31.03.2020
COVID-19 – The Job Retention Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is available for all UK employers for at least three months, beginning at 1st March 2020.
30.03.2020
COVID-19 – Support for the self-employed and partners in a trading business
There is support available for the self-employed and partners in a trading business who are suffering due to Coronavirus.
23.03.2020
Coronavirus Effect on Businesses
We will update this blog as the Chancellor announces further measures, so keep a close eye on this page for up to date information.
20.03.2020
Selling a residential property? Act FAST.
If you’re thinking of disposing of any residential property in the next month or so, then you may want to act now.
20.03.2020
Should your company pay a data protection fee?
We’ve been made aware of multiple businesses we work with receiving letters from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), reminding them of their legal obligation to pay a data protection fee.
18.03.2020
Coronavirus Update – Brightshire Accountants
At Brightshire, we are taking all possible precautions to deal with the impact of Coronavirus.
10.03.2020
Coronavirus and Statutory Sick Pay
Coronavirus will temporarily impact on Statutory Sick Pay.
02.03.2020
Fancy joining the Brightshire team?
Due to our growth in 2019, we are pleased to announce that a new Accountant job role is available at Brightshire.
21.02.2020
What to expect from the 2020 Budget
A new Government with a strong majority. A new economic plan post-Brexit. And a new Chancellor too. Just what will the upcoming Budget mean for you and your business?
21.02.2020
Is your business prepared for National Living Wage increases?
Every April, the National Living Wage and National Minimum wage increases, largely in line with inflation. Here we outline the changes.
06.02.2020
Reducing Tax on Your Rental Properties
January is the time when many of us have taxes to pay, so our attention naturally turns to ways we can reduce that tax in the future. We discuss ways to do just this with rental properties.
17.12.2019
Farm Diversification: Do we need to set up a new business?
With farming subsidies reduced and government policies constantly changing, many farm owners are looking for new ways to make their farm work for them.
20.11.2019
The Brightshire Team Welcomes Its Newest Member!
The team at Brightshire would like to introduce you to Amy Gallagher, who joined the practice recently as our newly qualified Accounting Technician.
14.11.2019
Managing your farm: sole trader, partnerships or limited company?
Running a farm in the most effective, most tax-efficient way
possible is no easy task. But it pays to think about how you should manage your farm from a tax and accounting perspective.
05.11.2019
Could Inheritance Tax Be Changing Soon?
Inheritance Tax has long been a bone of contention for society. For most of us, it feels unfair and we’d love for it to be abolished, but for the government, it’s a huge source of revenue and a necessary tax on the transfer of assets.
10.09.2019
Make sure your business is compliant with Making Tax Digital
Make sure your business is compliant with Making Tax Digital. We've produced some need to know information to provide clarity for our clients.
06.09.2019
New Trainee Accountant Joins the Brightshire Team
The team at Brightshire would like to introduce you to William O’Connor, who joined us recently as our new trainee accountant.
18.06.2019
Our New Home In Nantwich
Brightshire Accountancy Practice is now officially up and running, and we can’t wait to show you our new offices in Nantwich.
18.06.2019
Welcome To My New Rural Accountancy Practice
hello! I’m Suzanne Preston, and after 14 years as a partner in practices in Staffordshire and Cheshire, I’ve taken the plunge and set up my own accountancy practice based in Nantwich.