The benefits of employing apprentices
The current shortage of labour is causing staffing problems but taking on apprentices could reap rewards to your business. Finding the...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Sep 23
- 1 min
A word of caution about the new PAYE Direct Debit Payment service
The launch of the new service allowing employers to set up variable direct debit plans to pay PAYE tax and NIC liabilities has been...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Sep 21
- 1 min
Small grants for businesses in Keighley
The below article is shared from the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council website... and may be of interest to some of our...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Sep 21
- 1 min
Welcome news for business on energy price caps
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme sees wholesale prices for businesses capped for 6m from 1st October to 31st March. Prices are expected to...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Sep 19
- 1 min
Green Claims Code
More people than ever are concerned about the environmental impact of the products and services that they buy. Many businesses want to be...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Sep 12
- 1 min
Adam completes the Great North Run
Our Managing Director, Adam, successfully took part in the Great North Run this weekend - continuing his streak of taking part every year...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Sep 9
- 2 min
From Inspiration to Innovation - Expert advice and funds to bring forward new products and ideas
Information taken from the Craven District Council's Eventbrite page provides the following details of 'From Inspiration to...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Sep 8
- 1 min
Federation of Small Businesses Upcoming Webinars
The FSB aim to make it easier for business owners to connect with their local small business community. On their website, there are a...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Sep 7
- 1 min
Are you liable for Plastic Packaging Tax?
If you manufacture or import plastic packaging into the UK, you may need to register for PPT. Check here to see if you should register...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Sep 6
- 2 min
Change to VAT penalties from January 2023
For VAT periods starting on or after 1 January 2023, the current default surcharge system is being replaced by a new penalty system for...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Sep 2
- 1 min
Recovery Loan Scheme Extended
The Government's Recovery Loan Scheme has been extended for a further 2 years. The scheme supports access to finance for small and medium...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Sep 1
- 1 min
Sustainable Farming Incentive: more farmers can apply without invitation
From 1 September, if you have land in a Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (ES) agreement, but not on common...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Aug 24
- 1 min
We're looking for a new team member!
Due to Gillian's recent retirement, and continuing business growth, we're seeking an experienced accountant to join us at Shepherd...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Aug 24
- 1 min
Farming Investment Fund
The Farming Investment Fund (FIF) provides grants to improve productivity and bring environmental benefits. FIF is made up of 2 separate...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Aug 24
- 1 min
Hot and dry weather: temporary support for farmers in 2022
At the end of July, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) published guidance giving extreme heat advice for farmers and land managers, who were...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Aug 23
- 2 min
£16.5 million more funding for research and development in farming
The following blog has just been shared on the DEFRA website, providing details of funding available: As part of Farming Innovation...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Aug 23
- 1 min
Deadline when existing VAT return filing methods will cease
It has been announced that from 1 November, taxpayers using existing VAT online accounts to file their quarterly or monthly VAT returns...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Aug 22
- 2 min
Don't miss out on the 'Super-Deduction'
What is the ‘super-deduction?’ The 130% ‘super-deduction’ was announced last year as an incentive to limited companies to invest in plant...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Aug 22
- 2 min
What to do if you missed the 31st July 2022 tax credit renewal deadline
Tax credits are awarded for one tax year at a time with renewals having a deadline of 31 July. If you failed to renew by the end of last...
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Shepherd Partnership
- Aug 19
- 1 min
Intellectual Property: Basics Playlist
The Intellectual Property Office have launched a series of videos designed to provide business owners with information about IP basics....
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