In uncertain economic times it is especially important to take whatever measures you can to protect the profitability of your business - taking advantage of the extensive array of insurance policies available, as well as making sure your financial planning makes use of all the most tax-efficient methods of remuneration, funding and distribution. 

 

Present Status: Available at leading bookshops or from the publishers and Mentor Financial Services Ltd. Published by Management Books 2000 ISBN :9781852526030 RRP £14.99 Pages: 287 

Inheritance Tax Simplified provides the simple facts on inheritance tax and estate planning, and gives plenty of examples on how to mitigate and reduce or provide for inheritance taxes, whilst successfully planning for your estate, wills and trusts under any given circumstances. This book shows how to avoid costly mistakes and save many thousands of pounds in taxes and charges. 

 

Present Status: Available at leading bookshops or from the publishers and Mentor Financial Services Ltd. Published by Management Books 2000 ISBN :9781852525965 RRP £14.99 Pages: 240 

Pensions Simplified provides the simple facts on pensions and retirement planning, and gives plenty of examples on how to enjoy a happy and successful retirement with adequate financial security. It shows what pensions pitfalls to avoid and how pension funds and schemes are structured. Also included are tips on how to choose a pension, set it up and care for it, take account of the tax implications, retirement planning, what choices are offered at retirement, transfers and opt outs, dealing with divorce and mortgages, death before and after retirement and other information. 

This definitive guide to funding students through school and university is an essential guide both for parents and for students. The book explains how the fee structures work, and describes the various financial support schemes available to help with both tuition and maintaining costs. It goes on to explain how parents can prepare for these costs, including a detailed review of all the alternative investment strategies which can be employed to secure the necessary funding, in the most tax efficient way possible. 

Succession Planning is about planning for the future ownership and management of a business after the death or departure of a key executive. This is often left to the last minute, or not done at all. 

 

The benefits of advance planning can be enormous, not only in protecting the value of the business for the owners, heirs and successors, but also in ensuring a viable future for staff and employees. 

 

Succession Planning Simplified is a practical guide showing the legal and taxation implications of the alternative types of succession plan, and a thorough explanation of the planning methodology involved. 

This book provides a practical guide to tax-free investments, tax-reducing investments, taxable but efficient investments, and tax-deferred investments. Included is how to invest for children, the elderly, business investments and trusts. You will learn how to minimise the taxes you pay whilst building and preserving wealth through investments. It shows how to avoid costly mistakes in the investment process, and how to save thousands of pounds in charges and taxes. 

 

This up to date text examines all the main options under current legislation. It gives you flexible options, and a financial plan including all the best financial planning strategies to save you and your family money. 

This the author's first novel, following the success of his financial book writing, and was first published as stories for his children and close friends and relatives. 

This book is a collection of short stories about some of the fun times the author has experienced living in Africa and the UK, and has 15 humorous short stories to entertain the reader.