An exclusive briefing has been held in Cheshire for business owners throughout the county.

It was organised by Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels LLP at Oddfellows in Lower Bridge Street, Chester.

Speakers at the event included Mike Steggles of Steggles Wealth Management, Kay Whitby of SAS Daniels LLP and David Meacher-Jones of Meacher-Jones Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors.

The briefing was intended to provide guests with the knowledge and confidence that their business and assets are structured to effectively achieve their future objectives.

Areas covered during the briefing included: business structure and legislation; tax efficient strategies and the management of assets; business protection and insurance; employee benefits and remuneration; business succession planning and exit strategy.

Following the briefing, guests were able to enjoy by wine tasting with a selection of wines from around Italy.

Brian Birtwistle of Birtwistle Property Consultants was picked out of the prize draw to win a magnum of wine.

Rob Macfarlane, head of BD and marketing at SAS Daniels LLP, said: “This was a very successful evening bringing together businesses from in and around Chester.”