Pictured above: (l-r) Jarred Wright, Partner of Roythorne
Solicitors, Paul White, Partner of Brown & Co, Middle:
John Hayes, MP. Charlie Bryant, Partner of Brown &
Co, Andrew Heskin, Partner of Moore Thompson Chartered
Accountants
Farmers in the East of England were able to pick up some free
advice on how to ensure their business thrives in tough times and
remains in good shape to be passed on to the next generation,
during a free seminar in Spalding earlier this month.
Moore Thompson Chartered Accountants, property and business
consultants Brown & Co and Roythornes Solicitors teamed up to
stage the seminar, "Succeeding in a Challenging Environment…
for the Next Generation."
Experts from all three firms gave presentations, with Moore
Thompson discussing the latest general tax news, Brown & Co
presenting on EU agricultural policy, good farm business management
practices, diversification and renewable energy and Roythornes
covering inheritance tax matters.
John Hayes, MP for South Holland and the Deepings, also lent his
support to the event and concluded the evening with a presentation
on current policy issues including food security, migrant labour,
the impact of the recession and future economic opportunities.
The event took place on Thursday, November 11, at the South
Holland Centre in Spalding, with around 80 invited guests coming
along to hear the speakers' views.
Moore Thompson partner Andrew Heskin said: "After several years
of poor farming profits, prospects are now looking brighter, but it
is important for everyone in the industry to keep on top of the
financial side of their business.
"By ensuring they pay the correct amount of tax, manage their
business professionally and undertake proper inheritance tax
planning, farmers can ensure their business is as profitable as
possible and can be handed onto their successors in good
shape."
For more information, please contact Moore Thompson in Spalding
on 01775 711333, in Wisbech on 01945 465767 or in Market Deeping on
01778 380850, or visit www.moorethompson.co.uk.