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Could You Save on Childcare Costs with Tax-Free Childcare?

With childcare costs continuing to be a significant expense for many working families, it’s worth checking whether you could benefit from the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. The…

Do You Need to Pay Tax on Your Side Hustle?

August 31, 2026

Turning a hobby into a side business can be a great way to earn some extra income. But if your side hustle is bringing in…

HMRC Contacts Self-Employed People About National Insurance Gaps

August 24, 2026

HMRC is contacting some self-employed individuals whose National Insurance records may contain gaps that could affect their State Pension entitlement. If you receive a letter…

Government Expands SME Growth Guarantee Scheme to Boost Business Lending

August 17, 2026

The Government has announced a significant expansion of the British Business Bank's Growth Guarantee Scheme. This provides greater access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses…

HMRC Proposes New Criminal Offence for Reckless Tax Statements

August 10, 2026

HMRC has launched a consultation on plans to introduce a new criminal offence for individuals who make reckless, untrue statements or declarations in relation to direct taxes,…

Health and Safety for Small Businesses: A Practical UK Checklist

August 3, 2026

Good health and safety for small businesses is not about producing paperwork for its own sake. It is about identifying the things that could cause…

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…

Separating personal and business expenses

June 3, 20220Comments

Separating personal and business expenses! There are some things in life that go together well and others that definitely do not. Business and personal finances are in the category of items…