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HMRC Compliance Checks: What Small Businesses Should Review Now

HMRC compliance checks for small businesses can be disruptive, but good records and prompt responses make them far easier to manage. A recent government announcement…

TV Advertising for Small Businesses: Is It Finally Within Reach?

July 20, 2026

TV advertising for small businesses has often felt out of reach: expensive to buy, difficult to target and complicated to measure. A new UK platform…

Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind: An Employer’s 2027–28 Checklist

July 13, 2026

Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind will begin in stages rather than applying to every benefit at once. From 6 April 2027, employers will have…

Companies House Accounts Filing Changes: What to Prepare for by April 2028

July 6, 2026

The main Companies House accounts filing changes will take effect from April 2028, one year later than previously planned. The delay gives companies, accountants and…

Why Growing Businesses Need a Business Plan

June 29, 2026

When you're focused on winning customers, delivering work and managing the day-to-day demands of running a business, writing a business plan can easily fall to…

Companies House Payment Scams: How to Check and Report Fake Requests

June 22, 2026

Companies House payment scams and misleading intellectual property invoices can look surprisingly official. For example, they may use public company details, formal wording, logos, payment…

Don’t miss out on the Tax-Free Childcare program!

February 27, 20230Comments

Don’t miss out on the Tax-Free Childcare program! According to HMRC, more than 400,000 families utilised the Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) scheme in December, and they are now encouraging other eligible families…

Inflation sees hike in vehicle-related benefit charges

December 12, 20220Comments

Inflation sees hike in vehicle-related benefit charges! Certain benefits, including those related to company-owned vehicles, are revised annually to reflect inflation. The relevant figures for 2023/24 have just been confirmed... What…

3 Ways to Motivate Your Employees

July 22, 20220Comments

3 Ways to Motivate Your Employees! The question of motivating employees is often on a business owner’s mind. It can be difficult to find ways to genuinely motivate employees at work,…

If my business is making profit, where is the cash?

July 8, 20220Comments

If my business is making profit, where is the cash? Some small business owners find themselves in the difficult position of running a business that appears to be profitable, but still…

3 Mistakes That Strangle Growing Businesses

June 17, 20220Comments

3 Mistakes That Strangle Growing Businesses! Businesses want to grow and help a larger audience, but too many make mistakes that cripple their growth. Even worse, they keep repeating them! Don’t…

Collaboration: 5 Reasons It’s Essential to a Growing Company

June 6, 20220Comments

Collaboration: 5 Reasons It’s Essential to a Growing Company! Many elements are vital to a growing company’s success. A financially-astute leader is one. A confident and motivated sales team well-versed in…