by Richard Ashmore | Oct 12, 2017 | Articles & News, Richard Ashmore
Inspiration in business can come from the strangest places. The other evening I was watching the film Hidden Figures. It tells the true story of a group of African-American women who played a crucial role in the space race for NASA during the 1960s. It’s an inspiring... 
by Richard Ashmore | Aug 22, 2017 | Articles & News, Richard Ashmore
As many young people get ready to head off to uni, and the latest batch of graduates enter the job market, it’s worth taking a look at what the apprenticeship system can offer individuals and businesses. We all know that having a well trained workforce is... by Richard Ashmore | Jul 25, 2017 | Articles & News, Richard Ashmore
HMRC has announced its revised plans for its Making Tax Digital scheme affecting businesses – and it seems to have listened to common sense. MTD, as originally announced, came in for a barrage of criticism from accountants, tax experts, businesses, and... by Richard Ashmore | Jul 7, 2017 | Articles & News, Richard Ashmore, Uncategorized
Being in business is a struggle at times. Read the stories of any successful business man or woman, and none of them will have had a smooth ride to the top. It is very easy to get caught up in the day-to-day battles. This is especially true in a sole... by Richard Ashmore | Jun 28, 2017 | Articles & News, Richard Ashmore, Uncategorized
National Insurance payments reared their head in the Queen’s Speech, but will have slipped under most people’s radar with the focus on Brexit bills. One self-employed client contacted me to ask what the proposed Bill involved. She was worried that the... by Richard Ashmore | Jun 15, 2017 | Articles & News, Richard Ashmore, Uncategorized
We have a lot to thank accountants for. It’s great when clients thank us for sorting out tax issues or taking away some of the headaches of running a business. But did you know we were responsible for the invention of writing? I’ve been reading a fascinating article... 
