Amanda Vigar

Amanda Vigar, aka The Business Battleaxe, is managing partner at Holmfirth-based accountants V&A Bell Brown LLP

Amanda Vigar of V&A Bell Brown LLP says 'Watch for icebergs'

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Back in the days when I believed that rolling pins were for making pastry, a “final salary pension” was just part of your package

V&A Bell Brown's Amanda Vigar: Business rate plan makes good sense

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There are plenty of reliefs for smaller businesses and wonders such as centrally-determined exemption zones, which have led to some very odd corporate structures to manipulate the system

Amanda Vigar, of V&A Bell Brown, recounts some "painful" experiences dealing with HM Revenue & Customs

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It isn’t often that the Battle-Axe’s rolling pin spins on its own without human input

Proposals for the National Living Wage need more refinement and consultation, says Amanda Vigar, of V&A Bell Brown

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The number crunchers at Battleaxe HQ have been running their slide-rules over Budget 2015 version 2.0

Replacing Jeremy Clarkson with Chris Evans on top gear has lessons for businesses with succession issues, says Amanda Vigar

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Replacing Jeremy Clarkson with Chris Evans on top gear has lessons for businesses with succession issues, says Amanda Vigar

Amanda Vigar provides some pointers for new business secretary Sajid Javid and treasury secretary Damian Hinds

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Congratulations to Sajid Javid MP on his appointment as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and to Damian Hinds MP as Exchequer Secretary

Amanda Vigar, of V&A Bell Brown at Holmfirth, sets out her policy demands for whoever forms the next government after May 7

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With only a matter of days to go to the general election, business owners across the nation will be praying that whoever is in office the morning after the public has spoken will remember they exist

George Osborne hasn't delivered a Budget to get small business owners throwing their hats in the air, says Amanda Vigar

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With just weeks before the General Election, none of us could be entirely sure what the Budget would hold

Amanda Vigar says it's time for HM Revenue & Customs to put its house in order

Amanda Vigar says it's time for HM Revenue & Customs to put its house in order

Amanda Vigar on the perils of phishing

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Amanda Vigar, of V&A Bell Brown, says businesses should beware unwarranted requests for information from HMRC

Amanda Vigar, of V&A Bell Brown, says failing to read the small print could cost you dear

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It’s very easy to unwittingly agree to things you didn’t realise you were signing up for!

Amanda Vigar, managing partner at Holmfirth accountants V&A Bell Brown LLP, asks: "Who would choose to be an employer?"

The trials and tribulations are outweighed by the reward of building a happy and productive team

Amanda Vigar suggests a manifesto for business

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Politicians have been urged to remember the needs of UK small businesses in the run-up to next year' general election

Amanda Vigar, of V&ABell Brown, urges HMRC to give small firms a break

I would call for every political party to look at proposals to reduce this burden to business.

Amanda Vigar, of V&A Bell Brown, looks to her Yorkshire roots

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Yorkshire Day gives Tykes a chance to celebrate their regional roots - without feeling trapped by them

Amanda Vigar, of V&A Bell Brown, considers the impact of Le Tour

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There were winners and losers when the Tour de France came to Yorkshire, according to Amanda Vigar, of Holmfirth-based V&A Bell Brown

Banks under the spotlight: V&A Bell Brown's Amanda Vigar

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Banks under the spotlight: V&A Bell Brown's Amanda Vigar

Amanda Vigar, of V&A Bell Brown, on the latest proposals from HMRC

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HMRC calls for powers to "take money" from individuals' bank accounts

Amanda Vigar, of V&A Bell Brown, hits out at plans to sell off tax data

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A plan to allow HM Revenue & Customs to release tax data to third parties should be opposed, says a Huddersfield businesswoiman

V&A Bell Brown's Amanda Vigar says it's time for the HMRC to help honest firms

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Quite rightly, Companies House is asking creditors to show that they have a valid debt and that it has been chased, but there comes a point when it’s not economically viable for small businesses to carry on pouring good money after bad!

Amanda Vigar, of V&A Bell Brown, makes a plea for the protection of rural services

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The countryside must be more than just a pretty setting for tourism, sats Amanda Vigar

The Business Battleaxe: Amanda Vigar on whether a minimum wage incease would be too much too soon

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V&A Bell Brown LLP's Amanda Vigar on whether now is the time to up the minimum wage

V&A Bell Brown LLP's Amanda Vigar: January proves to be a taxing time

The penalties for late submission and payment are severe, with a fine of £100 levied for being just one day late

V&A Bell Brown LLP's Amanda Vigar: Fears for a 'snooper's charter'

While we’re not yet monitored night and day as in George Orwell’s dystopian vision, there are few places we can go where we’re not caught on CCTV

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