With the NIC increase coming into effect in April 2025, business owners are seeking effective ways to manage additional costs without compromising growth or employee satisfaction. This 45-minute webinar will focus on practical options to navigate the changes, with insights on cost reduction, workforce strategies, and preparing for the future.

What we’ll cover:

Cost Reduction Strategies: Explore areas where businesses can reduce operational expenses without affecting productivity, from renegotiating supplier contracts to streamlining processes.

Workforce Optimisation: Learn how outsourcing talent or using contractors strategically can help reduce NIC-related costs while maintaining flexibility and expertise.

Employee Retention: Discover effective ways to increase employee engagement and retention, reducing costly staff turnover and fostering loyalty during challenging times.

Smarter Benefits Packages: Get insights into reshaping compensation packages to align with the NIC changes, such as offering non-monetary perks.

Proactive Preparation: Equip your business with tools and resources to adapt to the tax changes, ensuring a smooth transition and long-term resilience.

Why attend?

Learn actionable steps to mitigate the impact of the NIC increase.

Explore innovative workforce strategies to optimise costs.

Understand how to retain and motivate your team amid rising expenses.

Develop a plan to adapt your business to upcoming tax changes.

This webinar is perfect for business owners and decision-makers looking for practical solutions to address the NIC increase without compromising business operations or team satisfaction.

Meet the experts

Samantha Gallagher, Chief Operating Officer, MPA

Samantha Gallagher is a seasoned HR specialist with over 25 years of experience across industries such as retail, manufacturing, and professional services. Known for her pragmatic and empathetic approach,

Samantha excels at helping SMEs navigate people challenges, from resolving workplace issues to building robust HR strategies that drive growth and employee engagement. Passionate about empowering businesses, she believes that strong HR foundations are the key to success in an ever-changing landscape.

Richard Lupson-Darnell, Corporate Tax Manager, MPA

Richard is a Chartered Tax Advisor with over 30 years' experience of advising SMEs and their owners on all aspects of their tax affairs. He specialises in the structural matters businesses face at all stages of their lifecycle, from start up to exit, including raising finance under the SEIS and EIS schemes, and incentivising employees through share ownership. His professional passion is pursuing the balance between minimising taxes and helping clients sleep at night.