All articles by Mark Twum-Ampofo
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Don't get caught out by the new pension rules
Architect firms risk huge fines for failing to enroll their staff onto a pension scheme
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What the new apprenticeship levy means for you
Firms with salary bills over £3m will have to pay the apprenticeship levy but small practices can benefit from 90% of their training costs paid by government
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Is your practice ready for flexible working?
Architects need to be aware of the government’s employment changes
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Keep your staff happy and motivated... or face losing them
From pay and perks to maintaining the right office atmosphere, maintaining staff morale is a complex business
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New pension rule will puncture profits
Advice on coping with the government’s pension plans
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Time to start running your practice in Real Time
Advice on coping with HMRC’s new payroll system
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Tips for setting up a new practice
Our money expert discusses different business structures
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Can a shorter week save architects’ jobs?
Practices must handle any change in working hours carefully to avoid contract complications,
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How will the new PAYE rules affect me?
Architects need to be aware of HMRC’s new “Real Time” system
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Is Osborne going to give construction what it needs?
The Autumn Statement is unlikely to bring large amounts of direct investment
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Do freelancers have employees’ rights?
The difference between freelance and employee status is not as clear-cut as you might think
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Working in Greece at the moment is no holiday
If Greece exits the euro, what does it mean for practices working in the country?
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Should my architecture practice use Employee Benefit Trusts?
Our accountancy expert considers the pros and cons
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How will investing in bim affect your tax bill?
Whether you make the leap before or after the end of March could make a difference
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Prepacks: enemy or saviour?
Was the method used to sell YRM to RMJM sharp practice or the best option in a tough situation?
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The pros and cons of going solo
Our experts set out the points to consider if you are thinking of setting up your own architectural practice.
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Prospects and pitfalls for 2011
The next 12 months are set to bring change, with falling activity, new laws and rising taxes. Richard Brindley, Patrick Perry and Mark Twum-Ampofo consult their crystal ball to see how this will affect architects