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How Charities can survive and weather the storm and Thrive
The future is never really known but in most situations, organisations are bolstered by seeing others succeed. The spirit of comparison and competition keeps an organization grounded and aware of the flow of setbacks and victories. When every charitable and… Read More ›
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The Benefits of Forming a CIC Over a Charity
Like so many things that a person sets out to build, the underlying structure and intent combine to create the final form. Some structures will help one aspect of the organization and hinder others. No structure is perfect and everything… Read More ›
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Restaurant Marketing Strategies to Help You Stay Afloat During COVID
Over 100 days have passed since the UK went into lock down. As if a global pandemic isn’t alarming enough, restaurant owners like you also have to worry about weathering the economic storm. The good news is there are plenty of creative… Read More ›
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New Normal for Restaurants &Bars
Running a business has always involved juggling financial priorities. During these challenging times, having a specialists restaurant accountant can make all the difference. Most expenses are meant to enable a corresponding return. Business owners hope that the profits not only… Read More ›
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When to File the Charity Annual Return
Running a charitable organisation comes with a lot of deadlines and pressures. This is why employing services of a charity Accountant can be helpful. While many of these are in constant flux as investors, funding, and events all shift their… Read More ›
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6 Ways to Boost Morale When Your Employees are Working Remotely
Working from home definitely comes with some major benefits. For employees, working from home means avoiding office distractions, cutting out a long commute time, and being able to work in comfy clothes and in a soothing environment. For employers, working from… Read More ›
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How to Support Local Food Banks During Coronavirus Outbreak
With over 251K confirmed cases of the Coronavirus now in the UK, the need for supplies is becoming greater every day. Local food banks have been a major support system for the community. However, with more and more cases rising every day, it’s… Read More ›
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CIC v Charity: Understanding the Difference
If you’re considering setting up a social Enterprise that will benefit the community-at-large, you have two choices – a community interest company (CIC) or a charity. While both are designed to offer some benefit to others or the planet, they… Read More ›
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Mindset: A Guide to Community Interest Company Success
The world of business entities can be quickly divided into three super categories: for-profit business, charities, and community interest companies (CICs). CICs straddle the line between a pure charity and a for-profit business. A CIC can make a profit, but… Read More ›
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Online filing of CIC accounts
On 2 September, 2019, the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies announced that most of the 17,000 CICs in the UK will be able to file their accounts online. “This on-line filing service can be used by small… Read More ›