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May 29, 2015

Don’t waste your money on cyber security measures.

As ‘Cyber Security’, or rather the lack of it, features more and more in the news each day, Paul Holborow, Head of RMT Technology at RMT Accountants & Business Advisors, takes a look at what’s causing all the fuss and how you should approach security in your business. Is it me, or have you noticed

March 6, 2015

DO YOUR RESEARCH ON R&D TAX RELIEF CLAIMS

By Anthony Andreasen, director at RMT Accountants & Business Advisors There’s no reason why UK – and indeed North East – companies shouldn’t be right up there with the best in the world when it comes to innovative research and technology. Thanks to the Government’s research and development (R&D) tax relief scheme for SMEs and

November 5, 2014

Cyber Essentials – are you prepared?

Paul Holborow, Head of IT Services at RMT Accountants and Business Advisors, takes a look at the Governments’ Cyber Essentials scheme aimed at SME’s. Launched in June 2014, the Government’s Cyber Essentials Scheme aims to protect SME’s from common internet based threats. It does this by suggesting implementing basic controls in 5 core areas. Alongside

November 5, 2014

AVOIDING A TAXING CHRISTMAS

By Anthony Andreasen, director at RMT Accountants & Business Advisors While the temperatures have generally stayed on the warm side of balmy during October, the arrival of both shorter days and enormous amounts of festive merchandise in Tesco’s can only mean that Christmas is on its way. While the tax implications of the season of

October 17, 2014

Tax breaks for charitable giving

There are a wide range of tax reliefs available for charitable giving. However, to obtain the reliefs, make sure the charities are registered. This article considers some of the most popular reliefs available and includes details of the forthcoming changes proposed by HMRC.

September 29, 2014

MAXINE POTT GAINS NEW ENDORSEMENT FROM NATIONAL MEDICAL FINANCE ASSOCIATION

One of the North East’s best known finance professionals has received accreditation from the UK’s leading medical finance membership organisation for her expertise in this specialist sector. Maxine Pott, a director at Newcastle-based RMT Accountants & Business Advisors, is one of just a handful of healthcare accountants to be accredited by the Association of Independent

September 28, 2014

Tech Talk by Paul Holborow–The New Sage 50

Tech Talk – 18 New Sage 50 In this newsletter Paul Holborow, Head of IT Services at RMT Accountants & Business Advisors and resident expert on all things to do with Sage 50, takes a look at the new version just released by Sage. I have to admit, I rather look forward to this time

September 9, 2014

Accounting Software for small businesses

Time’s are changing. Rapidly. Accounting software has been under-going major change from the original desktop software model to cloud based solutions. Paul Holborow, Head of IT Services at RMT, a fountain of knowledge on accounting software small and large, takes a look at 4 products on the SME market. At RMT, we have always understood

September 8, 2014

Mobilize Your Corporate Content and Apps

iPads, iPhones and Androids are revolutionising businesses. With the popularity of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, employees now have the freedom to use the personal smartphones and tablets of their choice to get work done anytime, anywhere. That keeps them happy and productive, but IT now has to support all these new devices and keep data secure