Welcome to our latest news update.

We are committed to providing clients with the best possible business and tax advice and this newsletter contains a range of articles designed to be helpful to you and your business.

I am pleased to announce our dedication to excellent client care has again been recognised this year, with a further Customer First accreditation. As Managing Partner I am always interested to hear all your feedback so please do not hesitate to contact me at rturner@garbutt-elliott.co.uk with your thoughts.

Finally, I would like to wish you all the best for the festive season and a prosperous 2010.

Russell Turner
Managing Partner

I think I have survived the recession... now what?
By Richard Green, Partner

There are conflicting views as to whether we have seen the end of the 'credit crunch'. What is apparent is that every business has been affected in different ways and those that survive have very different challenges ahead of them in the medium term. We have all learned things about ourselves, the people we work with on a daily basis and others who interact with our business at varying times throughout the year. But what are the issues we should be looking at for now and the future to ensure we have a business that continues to survive, prosper and provide everyone within the business with their reward. Read more

Latest Tax News
By Nick Scull, Partner

I am delighted to welcome Andrew Cowe, Nick Davies and Samantha Spinks to the tax team read more

Many of you will have received a copy of our latest tax newsletter through the post, which contains a number of useful tax saving ideas. In addition a PDF copy is available to view here.

To view the latest news on the pre-budget report click here

Family Business National Survey
By Craig Manson, Partner

Following the success of Garbutt & Elliott's regional Family Business Survey last year, The International Centre for Families in Business extended the Garbutt & Elliott survey nationally. For a PDF copy of the results of the full survey click here.

Service addresses for Partners and Company Secretaries
By Alan Sidebottom, Partner

Company Partners and Secretaries can now choose to use a "service address" to be shown on the public register at Companies House. Previously this has only been allowed for persons for whom such a disclosure in the general domain could give rise to a risk to them – such as certain former servicemen. Read more

Yorkshire Gold Business Club – collaborating to win new contracts
By Martin Poole, Client Relationship Manager

The objective of the Yorkshire Gold Business Club (YGBC) is to support Yorkshire businesses take opportunities outside the region, in particularly contracts available as part of the 2012 Olympics.

Before you stop reading thinking you can't possibly get involved with building a new stadium or supplying all the bats and balls needed, this is where YGBC steps in. Read more

Could you qualify for a rural grant?
By Jeremy Oliver, Partner

The Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) is investing £63m in retaining, growing and attracting businesses which sustain rural communities—and you could be eligible for funding. Around 80% of our region is rural, so it's vital that new and existing businesses outside of our towns and cities get the support they need to grow and succeed. Read more