Only HALF of UK firms have… carried out a risk assessment on the impact of Brexit before the 1 January 2021 Deadline according to the Chamber of Commerce. There are so many different areas to consider, from changes when travelling to the EU to potential consumer price variations and medication supply availability. On a business level the …
Remote learning is essential in these challenging times. Our MD Simon and wife Michelle recently donated laptops to local students in need. Government initiatives to dispatch laptops and tablets to the most disadvantaged pupils continue, Simon and Michelle are proud to be part of this effort. A worthy cause.
Are you a VAT registered business? Are you set up and ready for the Postponed VAT Accounting deadline on January 1st, 2021? What is PVA anyway and why is it relevant to you? The UK Government has confirmed Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) will be introduced for all imports in 2021. IT means all global import …
Large companies are being told to speed up payments to small suppliers via the new government PPC Prompt Payment Code directive. The new initiative has been designed to eradicate poor admin practices, support small business resilience and accelerate economic recovery. There are £23.4bn worth of outstanding late invoices waiting to be paid at the time …
COVID has drastically changed global supply chain methods, do you need to enhance your sourcing strategies? Many companies are now diversifying goods streams in and out of China, and this means the focus is on implementing procedures which can adapt to changing times and requirements. IMS are working with clients to enhance their supply chain …
Goods shipment suspensions to the UK continue due to bureaucratic red tape. The new post-Brexit rules mean an increase in paperwork, and now only a small proportion of goods arrive with the appropriate forms. Delayed shipments lead to storage costs and unhappy customers. IMS is working extensively to develop reporting and information collating platforms to …
