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Tag: Profit

Who’s at risk from HMRC pursuing tax-evading sellers at eBay and Etsy

June 1, 2015

By Rebecca Smith

The tax authority is making use of its increased powers by following up with thousands of individuals – but many online users are unsure as to whether they’re at risk.

Next loses battle against HMRC, which claimed the retailer was avoiding tax

May 22, 2015

By Shane Schutte

High street retailer Next has handed a £22.4m bill by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) after a court found it had avoided paying tax.

Marks & Spencer handing £150m to shareholders after first profits rise in four years

May 20, 2015

By Shane Schutte

High street retailer Marks & Spencer has reported its first rise in profit for four years, with underlying profit before tax rising 6.1 per cent to £661.2m – described by CEO Marc Bolland as “good progress”.

The problem with Ed Miliband’s mandatory profit-sharing proposal

March 28, 2015

By Nicholas Gabay

A profit-sharing scheme provides a way for employees to secure a slice of the business they’re working so hard towards, but Thomson Snell & Passmore’s Nicholas Gabay looks at some other more manageable alternatives.

Seven ways to reduce waste and increase profitability

February 20, 2014

By Fiona Morgan

Identifying and then reducing waste in your company can increase profitability. Here is how to start.

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