Industry News & Insight
We post regularly in our news and insight section discussing current industry topics, covering all divisions within the Group.
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Is inflation the last straw for the food & beverage sector?
We reported in detail on the finances and risks in the food and beverage sector in early December 2021, just as the Omicron variant was […]
Mini-umbrella company (MUC) fraud . . . HMRC are on the case
Many businesses use temporary labour from specialist labour supply companies, whether they are in agriculture, food processing, construction, healthcare or other sectors. Statistics from the […]
Rent arrears remedies will be available again to unpaid landlords
Of all the many restrictions placed on creditors to protect businesses during the pandemic, none have been as long lasting or wide ranging as those, […]
The dividend ‘dilemma’: How to protect yourself and your business
It is common practice for director/shareholders of owner-managed businesses to take remuneration by way of a low basic salary paid through PAYE, with the remainder […]
Opus kicks off new year with Adrian Chambers joining as Partner
2022 will be a year of renewed optimism for many business owners as they hope to put the pandemic well and truly behind them and […]
Is your business ready for 2022
We start the year off with a few helpful hints to ensure your business is in the best shape for whatever 2022 throws at the […]
Living with rising costs in an inflationary world
Consumer price inflation hit 4.2% in October, its highest level for a decade, and will go higher as we head in 2022. For pandemic-pressed businesses, […]
Residential care in crisis – following the money
The residential care system looks after over 400,000 of the UK’s most vulnerable people. There are some 5,500 care providers, operating over 11,000 care homes. […]
Business strategy: Now is the time to review the business model
How business has changed Owners and managers were well used to reacting to occasional shifts in their markets before Coronavirus re-set the entire business world. […]
Business turnaround for pandemic recovery
The last 18 months have been a challenging time for many SME business owners and directors. The pandemic has created unprecedented difficulties, leaving business owners […]