The Autumn Budget is set to be announced on 26 November, and while we don’t yet know the full picture, the Chancellor’s recent speech in Liverpool offered some…
Becoming a company director is more than just a title — it’s a legal responsibility. Whether you’re actively managing the day-to-day, acting as a non-executive…
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reported over 170,000 phishing scam referrals in the 12 months to July 2025. While this represents a 12% drop on the previous…
How employers can save up to £10,500 on National Insurance in 2025/26
If your business operates a payroll and you're not currently claiming the Employment Allowance,…
If you’re looking to grow your business, you might consider expanding your service offerings. Adding additional services is a good way to increase your profitability, diversify your income and expand…
When you’re busy running and growing your business, it’s generally not a priority to think about who will take over when you can’t or don’t want to be so involved.…
Q. I am finding it tough. Sales are slowing but I can’t figure out exactly why. No-one seems to be unhappy with what we do, and no competitor has entered…
In our digital age, cybersecurity is a crucial aspect of running any business. Cybersecurity breaches could lead to not only data theft but also reputational and financial loss. Hence, it’s…
As a small business owner, you know that managing your finances is crucial to the success of your business. But with so many accounting principles and practices out there, it…
We now look at eight characteristics important to successful businesses. International researchers who have studied many small businesses have found that these characteristics consistently play a part in the success…