We will examine the pros and cons of each model and discuss with the panellists what they might have done differently. We'll consider how much of the decision is made by the nature of the product or service you have and how it affects the company culture.

As both a chartered tax adviser and qualified solicitor, Lisa-Marie Smith of Forrest Brown provides strategic tax advice to more than 200 clients around the UK in the digital, creative and media sector. She will explain how you could get a cash payment to support your businesses’ exciting development plans using research and development (R&D) tax credits. SMEs can recoup up to 33p of every £1 spent. 

This event is sponsored by ForrestBrown, an award-winning tax consultancy specialising in research and development (R&D) tax credits.

Speakers confirmed so far include:

Sam Coley, Founder and CTO, TickX
Lisa-Marie Smith, Director, ForrestBrown
Tom Parson, Co-Founder, Huddle Digital
Chi-chi Ekweozor, Founder, Assenty