Which is better: limited company or sole trader?
If you’re thinking of starting a business, you need to know the difference between a limited company and sole trader so you can decide which business structure is best for you.
End of an era as senior director retires from top accountancy firm
Malcolm Higgs, senior director at accountants Whitley Stimpson, is stepping down after dedicating his entire career to the firm. It was back in 1965 that Malcolm first started work as an articled clerk to Jack Whitley who was a main partner along with John Stimpson...
Why you should let Whitley Stimpson handle your payroll
One of the essentials in business is making sure your employees are paid the correct amount and on time. But it’s a complicated process and a time-consuming one at that.
Be prepared for big National Insurance hike in April
Experts are warning businesses and employees to brace themselves for a major rise in National Insurance payments in April. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak have confirmed that the plans will see employees, employers and the self-employed pay...