Five things clients will call you about this week

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It's our weekly heads-up on articles your clients may have read in the national newspapers over the weekend...

Tax cuts The Times presented a run-down of ten ways entrepreneurs can help reduce their tax bills. Tips included offsetting expenses, creating a LLP and seeking advice. Read the full story HERE (subscription). Little steps If buying Royal Mail shares marked some people's first step into the world of investment, the Telegraph assessed what should be their second. The article plays up the 'buy and hold' strategy common among seasoned investors, but argues that, in the case of Royal Mail, taking the early profits on offer might be a wise move. This will be a question fielded by advisers...

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