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What is succession planning and why does it matter for your business?
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Succession planning helps you prepare your business for the future, protect its value, and stay in control of what happens next. Starting early gives you more flexibility and better outcomes, making it an important part of any long-term business strategy.
News
Ideas worth waking up for: how local firms business breakfasts are inspiring collaboration across the region
Running a business can sometimes be very lonely, that’s why a local chartered accountants and business advisory firm have been running their popular business breakfasts events across the region for nearly 10 years, inspiring and motivating business leaders over breakfast and providing a valuable opportunity for networking in the local business community.
What is the best accounting software for a small business?
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Choosing the best accounting software depends on your business needs, but cloud-based solutions are usually the right fit for small businesses. With MTD in place, now is the time to go digital. With the right support, it’s easier than you might think.
Essex Business Breakfast 2026
Tuesday 30 June
Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards is coming to Colchester!
Thinking about retiring from the NHS? Here's what you need to know
Thursday, 23 April 2026
Manager in our medical accounting team, Jamie Butcher, discusses the options you can take if you're considering retiring from the NHS. It's important you understand all of your options before making the decision.
New 6-year holiday pay record-keeping rules: What employers need to know
Monday, 27 April 2026
From April 2026, employers must keep detailed holiday pay records for six years. Senior Payroll Manager, Dannielle Chapman, explains what’s required and how to prepare your processes now.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for community pharmacies
Friday, 24 April 2026
A practical guide from Assistant Manager, Jo Benton, for community pharmacy owners on using key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial performance, optimise revenue streams, and stay in control amid ongoing NHS funding uncertainty.
Video
NHS contract changes and Neighbourhood Health developments
Larking Gowen and Mills & Reeve
Rob Day, from Mills & Reeve, and Andrew Burwood, from Larking Gowen, recap the content from their recent seminar, discussing the NHS contract changes and Neighbourhood Health developments.
Grant funding and VAT: What the Colchester Institute ruling means for colleges
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Grant funding may no longer be treated as outside the scope of VAT following the Colchester Institute ruling. Instead, it could be seen as payment for services, which may affect VAT reliefs and recovery for colleges and other organisations.
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