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If you are approaching retirement you may be aware that there is a vast array of options available to you, as a result of the government’s pension freedom legislation. These financial decisions, coupled with making the transition from employment to retirement, may be quite daunting. Lovewell Blake Financial Planning is committed to helping you plan for the financial and emotional impact of retirement on yourself and your family. We are running a series of informal workshops at our Norwich office, which will cover a range of topics to provide useful and informative guidance on how to effectively manage the impact of retirement. Timings: 7.45 am arrival and light refreshments 8.00 am start 9.30 am finish We do hope you can join us.

Book your place here.

We are delighted to invite you to join us for our next insightful and engaging Aylsham Agricultural breakfast. We will be hearing from two speakers who will share their expertise on crucial topics affecting our industry and economy.

First, we will welcome Anne Barker from Brown & Co. Anne will discuss the budget from a Valuer’s perspective; covering the practical implications of the changes to the inheritance tax regime including valuation issues and how the relevant reliefs are applied. 

Following Anne, we will hear from Chris Solt, Agricultural Partner at Lovewell Blake. Chris will offer his perspective on the recent announcements from the Autumn Budget, providing valuable insights into how these changes may impact our sector.

Timings:

8.30am – Arrival and refreshments

9.00am – Welcome and speakers

10.15am – Chance for networking  

10.30am – Close

Simple Guides to Making Tax Digital, Cloud Accounting, Data and APIs

“HMRC’s ambition is to become one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world, modernising the tax system to make it more effective, more efficient and easier for customers to comply.”

Taken from the www.gov.uk/ website as at 15.8.19 (link here)

Did you know that from April 2019 Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Business systems will become mandatory to meet your VAT obligations?

This means that any entity, whether a sole trader, partnership, company, charity or landlord that makes VAT-able supplies above the VAT threshold (currently £85,000 turnover), will be required to submit their VAT return using functional compatible software that is compliant with HMRC’s new MTD reporting system. The Government’s main objective of MTD is to plug the £3.5bn gap that is generated by mistakes made on VAT returns whilst also saving time for both HMRC & taxpayers.

So the digital revolution is coming and it will affect you and your business, even if not right now, in the near future. Already we control our own personal accounts and finances online. We nearly all use online banking, credit checkers and perform BACS payments. Nearly all of us agree it does make our life easier and makes information quicker and easier to obtain. So why should we be treating our businesses any different?

Who is it for?

If you fall above the VAT registration threshold or will have done by April 2019; want to get ahead of the game or feel you just want to know more and ask questions of those who can advise you, then this is definitely the event for you.

Our informative and engaging specialists will help debunk the myths surrounding MTD and demystify Cloud Accounting, showing you how it works, what benefits it will bring to you and your business and how simple it can be to use.

Alongside this they will help you understand the new applications available to assist businesses manage and control their finances. There is a world of options and opportunities out there and our digital specialist will help identify a few and highlight their strengths and weaknesses and show you how to assess their suitability for your needs.

With demonstrations of different processes and software alongside the facts, our team hopes to present you with a fair and honest presentation of MTD, Could Accounting, Data and Business APIs.

Take this chance to get a great overview of the online financial revolution which can benefit your business and ask questions of our experts during and after the event.

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Agenda for the Day:

09:15-09:30 Registration, Tea, Coffee & Networking

09:30-09:40 Welcome, New Anglia Growth Hub, Who Are We and How Can We Help You (10 mins)*

09:40-10:20 Understanding Digital – Data and APIs (40 mins)*

10:20-11:00 Making Tax Digital (40 mins)*

11:00-11:15 Refreshment Break

11:15-11:30 Cloud Accounting Demonstration (30 mins)*

11:30-12:10 Cloud Applications (40 mins)*

12:10-12:30 Q&A (20 mins)*

12:30 Close

*This event will deliver 3 hours of information, diagnostic and brokerage (IDB*) delivery. This event is only able to be free due to ERDF Funding.

This is a super proactive supper featuring in the Norwich Science Festival.

We have teamed up with the Dr Phil Smith Teacher Science Network at the John Innes, Scott Taylor Chef of ICE (Infusions Culinary Experience) Cook School and Dr Dave Hart to bring you an evening of foodie fun and science.

Your taste buds will be tested, we will involve you in some live experiements with flavour & taste sensations; all with local foods

You will be greeted with a complimentary glass of prosecco; and then there will be four courses of fun & science

All proceeds are being donated to the Teacher Science Network

Simple Guides to Making Tax Digital, Cloud Accounting, Data and APIs

“HMRC’s ambition is to become one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world, modernising the tax system to make it more effective, more efficient and easier for customers to comply.”

Taken from the www.gov.uk/ website as at 15.8.19 (link here)

Did you know that from April 2019 Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Business systems will become mandatory to meet your VAT obligations?

This means that any entity, whether a sole trader, partnership, company, charity or landlord that makes VAT-able supplies above the VAT threshold (currently £85,000 turnover), will be required to submit their VAT return using functional compatible software that is compliant with HMRC’s new MTD reporting system. The Government’s main objective of MTD is to plug the £3.5bn gap that is generated by mistakes made on VAT returns whilst also saving time for both HMRC & taxpayers.

So the digital revolution is coming and it will affect you and your business, even if not right now, in the near future. Already we control our own personal accounts and finances online. We nearly all use online banking, credit checkers and perform BACS payments. Nearly all of us agree it does make our life easier and makes information quicker and easier to obtain. So why should we be treating our businesses any different?

Who is it for?

If you fall above the VAT registration threshold or will have done by April 2019; want to get ahead of the game or feel you just want to know more and ask questions of those who can advise you, then this is definitely the event for you.

Our informative and engaging specialists will help debunk the myths surrounding MTD and demystify Cloud Accounting, showing you how it works, what benefits it will bring to you and your business and how simple it can be to use.

Alongside this they will help you understand the new applications available to assist businesses manage and control their finances. There is a world of options and opportunities out there and our digital specialist will help identify a few and highlight their strengths and weaknesses and show you how to assess their suitability for your needs.

With demonstrations of different processes and software alongside the facts, our team hopes to present you with a fair and honest presentation of MTD, Could Accounting, Data and Business APIs.

Take this chance to get a great overview of the online financial revolution which can benefit your business and ask questions of our experts during and after the event.

Content

Agenda for the Day:

09:15-09:30 Registration, Tea, Coffee & Networking

09:30-09:40 Welcome, New Anglia Growth Hub, Who Are We and How Can We Help You (10 mins)*

09:40-10:20 Understanding Digital – Data and APIs (40 mins)*

10:20-11:00 Making Tax Digital (40 mins)*

11:00-11:15 Refreshment Break

11:15-11:30 Cloud Accounting Demonstration (30 mins)*

11:30-12:10 Cloud Applications (40 mins)*

12:10-12:30 Q&A (20 mins)*

12:30 Close

*This event will deliver 3 hours of information, diagnostic and brokerage (IDB*) delivery. This event is only able to be free due to ERDF Funding.

Want to understand your company finances, but you aren’t an accountant?

Successful managers need to have a basic understanding of finance and budgets, which in turn will lead to better business decisions. Recent research shows that financial results are the principle concerns for managers in today’s competitive workplace. Surprisingly, only half of all managers have the organisation’s bottom line as a main focus.

By understanding how to read and use financial information on a day-to-day basis will give you the control you need to stay on top of your company finances, ensuring that your business remains profitable and successful.

Find out more: https://www.jarroldtraining.co.uk/course/finance-for-non-financial-managers/

To Book: bookings@jarroldtraining.co.uk or call 01603 677107 to find out more

The A47 Alliance invite you to put your questions to the panel on infrastructure and economic growth, in particular the recent A47 Alliance campaign to dual the A47.

The panel will be made up of:

-Shaun Lowthorpe Business Editor at the EDP

-Dr Sally Ann Forsyth Chief Executive of the Norwich Research Park

-Mark Pendlington Chairman of the New Anglia LEP

-George Freeman MP

-Tom McCabe Interim Director Environment, Transport and Development at Norfolk County Council

We would like to ask that you put your questions to us in advance. However there will be an opportunity to ask questions on the day.

This unique event is FREE for businesses to attend however spaces are limited. There will be light refreshments available.

• For more information on the campaign for a dualled A47 go to our websitewww.a47alliance.co.ukor follow us on twitter @a47alliance.

  Please email claire.sullivan@norfolk.gov.uk to secure your place or for more information.

This event is taking place at OPEN, 20 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF

This event is to celebrate local employers who have supported our T Level students with industry placements, employer projects, talks, and workshops.

Parking is available in the student car park.