- "In the last 20 years our business has changed considerably…and as the focus of our business has changed, Bird Luckin have moved with us."
Alex Tanner, George Tanner (Shalford) Ltd - "Bird Luckin has looked after us incredibly well for over 60 years, they are pro-active and innovational - meeting all our needs to help us achieve our aims."
Richard Stubbings, Cliffords Limited - "I can honestly say that Bird Luckin are the best firm of accountants and auditors I have ever dealt with - and I don't say that lightly!"
Colin Webb, Walthamstow Stadium - "It's important for us to know that we will always be able to contact the right people to give us the right advice and support."
Jane Bennett, Bennetts Funeral Directors - "Although we deal mainly with one Partner … we also know that if we need to contact someone else who is a specialist in another area, we can get the advice we need quickly and easily"
Jeremy Ruggles, J.S. Wright & Sons Ltd - "Bird Luckin got us to a stage which would have taken us months - if not years - to reach on our own, and they got us there in a matter of weeks"
Matthew Sullivan, SNC Ltd - "You can be a good accountant, but if you don't have an understanding of the industry it can be very difficult. "There are two or three people we have regular contact with at Bird Luckin who know our business well, and it makes a difference.""
Robert Church, W A Church (Bures) Ltd - "The work which Bird Luckin has done for Boddingtons over the past few months has helped shape our future direction for the better."
John Warner, Chief Executive, Boddingtons Ltd - "Bird Luckin has acted for us since our inception 10 years ago. They have a very 'can do' yet highly professional attitude - we are very appreciative of their support and advice over the years."
Marlon Fox, Outlook Property Ltd
Are your workers employed or self-employed?
Business owners can learn the latest tax and legal implications of whether their workers are employed or self-employed when experts from Bird Luckin Tax Specialists and Nockolds Solicitors hold a joint presentation at this week’s Bishop’s Stortford Means Business (BSMB) Exhibition.
The issue of employment status has proved a controversial one for employers and workers in recent years, and the outcome of legal cases focusing on these matters can have a major impact on both businesses and individuals.
As a result there are areas that employers need to consider to help determine the true nature of their relationship with those working for them, both from a financial and legal perspective.
Many of these areas will be covered by Bird Luckin Tax Director Peter Warren and Nockolds Managing Partner Darren Hayward, during their ‘Employed or self-employed?’ seminar at the BSMB Exhibition on Wednesday.
Peter will focus on a range of topics including the differences in tax and National Insurance for employees and those self-employed, the relevance of IR35, ways to substantiate self-employed status, whether specific sectors such as construction are treated differently, and the tough HM Revenue and Customs penalties businesses and individuals can face if they get it wrong.
Darren will examine the legal definitions of those who are employees, workers and self-employed, the difference in the legal rights of those three groups, and the implications this can have for both the individual and the business.
Peter explained: “This is a difficult problem, one which has been around for a while but which shows no signs of going away, and which is constantly changing and evolving as cases make their way through the courts.
“The danger is that many people assume they are free to choose whether they are employed or self-employed; but as well as the well-defined employment law aspects which need to be considered, it’s also clear that when it comes to tax and national insurance it is not a matter of personal choice.”
Peter and Darren will jointly present the seminar at 12.30 on Wednesday, as part of a series of essential business seminars at the BSMB Exhibition, which takes place at Rhodes, South Road, Bishop’s Stortford, starting at 10am.
For further information click here to view our PDF flyer on Employed or Self Employed or contact Peter Warren.
Peter Warren
e: peterwarren@bird-luckin.co.uk
t: 01245 254250