19 Mar 2020 | Uncategorized
With the Government recommending those that can, work from home, it is important to note that for some people it’s not the perfect set up. There is the obvious advantage of no commuting and technology means we can have more autonomy over our time but for some people...
19 Mar 2020 | Uncategorized
Support for businesses who are paying sick pay to employees: The Government will pass legislation shortly to allow small and medium-sized businesses and employers to reclaim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) paid for sickness absence due to COVID-19. The eligibility criteria...
18 Mar 2020 | Uncategorized
With a steep increase in the COVID-19 cases, and the UK potentially headed towards total lockdown, how can you ensure that your business continues to operate in these rare and unpredictable times? Acceptance First of all, and perhaps most importantly, you need to...
10 Jan 2020 | Uncategorized
If you are a long term reader or client, you may remember our previous announcements that we had been awarded Xero Gold Partner status. Well, 2019 ended on a high for us as we received the memorable news that Smith Butler has now achieved Xero Platinum Partner Status!...
2 Dec 2019 | Uncategorized
Now that it’s December it seems as if everyone is on the countdown to Christmas and the New Year. With office parties, client lunches and prepping for the extended break, the more mundane tasks can get pushed to the back of the list, not least preparing for the...
31 Oct 2019 | Uncategorized
The end of this month was supposed to see a follow up to our previous Getting Ready for Brexit post, but yet another surprise turn now sees Brexit on pause and the UK going to the polls in December. With the announcement just out, and no clear policies on which...