Essential guide for business owners: Start with the end in mind – put a shareholder agreement in place today
When you are starting out in business there are many responsibilities that demand your attention. One that may not seem important in the early days, especially if you get along well with your business partner, is a shareholder agreement. But that’s the ideal time to...
In an age of US and tech dominance does diversification still matter?
The US now accounts for 73% of the developed markets MSCI World index.1Second quarter results for the Magnificent 72 tech companies continued to reflect solid growth.Diversification is an effective long-term strategy to minimise the effect of market shocks. In an...
Navigating the impact of the changes to tax reliefs for farmer owners
Understanding, addressing and planning for potential inheritance tax liabilities is now especially important for farm owners looking to leave their business as a legacy. More than 6,000 agricultural, forestry and fishing businesses have closed in the past 12 months...
Investing – the skill in doing (almost) nothing
The traditional wisdom for any investor is to learn to ‘block out the noise’. Events may come and go, causing volatility as they pass. But over the long run, ignoring their short-term effects, and focusing on your end goal is usually the key to reaching your...