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R&D Expenditure: Which Costs Qualify? 3 Feb 2020 Bookkeeping, Fundraising, Tax - There are 5 categories of R&D expenditure that are eligible for R&D Tax Credits. These include cost of staff and subcontractors, consumables and software.
How To Calculate A Private SaaS Valuation Using 4 Key Metrics 2 Feb 2020 Tech, Valuation - Calculating a private SaaS company's valuation can be tricky, but one formula using just four metrics can help you estimate of the value of a SaaS business.
Filing Form P11D: Everything You Need To Know 31 Jan 2020 Deadlines, Tax - If you paid any benefits or expenses to your employees or directors during the tax year, you are required by law to file form P11D with HMRC.
4 Revenue-Based Solutions To Fundraise Without Giving Up Equity 21 Jan 2020 Fundraising - Revenue-based financing does exactly what it says on the tin: it allows you to raise finance and to pay it back as a percentage of your future revenues.
Get EIS Investment Quicker With Advanced Subscription Agreement (ASA) 21 Jan 2020 Fundraising, Investment - Under an ASA, the investors pays in advance for shares that will be allocated at a later date. This is, usually, when a qualifying Funding Round is raised.
SaaS Metrics: A Stage-Based Framework 7 Jan 2020 Strategy, Tech - We love writing about SaaS metrics, this one is a framework based on company stage, to understand where the focus should be as a company develops.
Utilising The 2019/20 Dividend Allowance 7 Jan 2020 Strategy - As the end of the 2019/20 tax year draws closer, what can be done to ensure that the £2,000 dividend allowance is not wasted?
Four Myths About SaaS Revenue Streams 3 Dec 2019 Strategy, Tech - Identifying revenue streams is not easy, especially with SaaS, with blurred lines between users and customers and a business model that has to be flexible.
Four Benefits From Hiring Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) 3 Dec 2019 Employment - Many start-ups, during a growth phase or after a large round, appoint NEDs. Non-executive directors provide guidance, connections and a fresh perspective.
What’s The Tax Rate For A Limited Company? 18 Nov 2019 Tax - Currently, Corporation Tax rate for limited companies is 19%. That has to be paid on total business profits (excluding allowable business expenses).
Setting Up A Growth Shares Scheme: The Basics 18 Nov 2019 Employment, Fundraising, Strategy - Setting up a growth shares scheme allows you to incentivise both employees and non-employees by granting them a fraction of the value they help create.
The Case For Hiring A Product Marketer Before Going To Market 18 Nov 2019 Employment, Strategy - Through their thorough research and planning work, Product Marketer can help everyone else in the organisation understand how to deliver the best possible customer experience. This results in more successful launches, leaner marketing funnels, lower churn rate and higher loyalty.