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Edward De Bono
The word “guru” is one of the most overused in the English language. From PR to plumbing, it seems to be applied to anyone with a big enough mouth and a modicum of achievement to back it up.
Stephen Critchlow reveals...
It took him ten years to write a business plan for the IT firm that was a sideline to his Pharmacy career but both interests eventually led to the deal of his life. Elizabeth Donevan waits for the men in white coats as Ascribe boss Stephen Critchlow reveals...
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A new survey has found 42% of South Asian 'high net worth individuals' considered non-domicile are now preparing to leave the UK due to the changes to the non-domicile tax regime set to come into effect in April. The central feature of the new laws is that non-domiciled individuals (non-doms) who have been UK residents in at least seven of the past nine tax years will have to pay a £30,000 charge per annum to avoid paying tax on a remittance basis on their offshore income. The survey, carried out by Grant Thornton, canvassed the opinions of 50 non-UK domiciled South Asians (ie. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh), and found that an overwhelming majority of these non-doms (84%)thought the annual fee was not being set at a fair rate, while 78% believed they didn't have enough time to get their affairs in order in time to comply when the law changes on 6 April. Only 34% of those surveyed said they would pay the new £30,000 fee.       |
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Technology
Soft targets
Disgruntled staff are increasingly shopping their employers to the Business Software Alliance, in return for a hefty cash reward. Paul Gershlick, commercial, intellectual property and IT solicitor at Matthew Arnold & Baldwin explains how to protect your business.
Marketing
Marketing
A number of its practitioners might be insufferable, but you can’t hope to grow your business without some form of marketing. Our latest SME Toolkit explores the basics.
General
Avoiding libel
Since the advent of the internet ordinary entrepreneurs have faced the same risk of being sued for libel as journalists and publishers. Michael Vincent and Alan Vincent of Vincents Solicitors set out some basic steps to avoid being hauled before the courts.
Growth
Trading with Europe
You might not be able to afford a fortnight in the South of France anymore but the strength of the Euro has some advantages. EN investigates the options for exporters.
