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Colette Dinnes from Phillips Dinnes Accountants shares her advice on the topical new tax on dividends. She discusses the impact that the new tax will have on small businesses who have, to date, been encouraged to operate as limited companies because of the favourable tax treatment of dividend income and how this is going to change from April 2016.

Colette comments that 'from the 6th April 2016, part of the advantage will be lost and tax payers who receive a significant part of their income in the form of dividends will suffer a tax increase'.

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If you own a small business, you may be wondering whether or not setting up a business blog is worth either the time or effort. The short answer to this question is yes; blogging or indeed any form of content marketing can be extremely valuable to businesses of all sizes – it’s not just for the big corporations! Blogging on a regular basis can be an extremely easy yet also effective way to enhance your marketing efforts, drive traffic to your website, and bring more customers through the door. Here are just some of the ways in which your small business could benefit from starting a blog...

Local healthcare and protection insurance provider The Exeter has presented their 2015 Charity of the Year, Rainbow Living, with a cheque for £9,367.

Staff at The Exeter raised the significant sum through a series of innovative fundraising events, including a 72-mile sponsored cycle challenge, raffles, dress down days, cake sales, an internal fundraising competition, as well as fundraising events organised by individuals in their own time. Staff also supported the charity through volunteer work, including gardening at the Exeter Rainbow House, running car boot sales and modelling...

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