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Self Assessment Reporting for Directors: What Close Company Directors Need to Know

November 2, 2026

HMRC has clarified the Self Assessment reporting requirements for directors of close companies, and updated its guidance for directors of charities. If you are a…

New Trade Union Rules: What Employers Need to Know from October 2026

October 26, 2026

From October 2026, new trade union rules introduced under the Employment Rights Act will take effect. They place fresh obligations on employers, so it's worth…

Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind: What Employers Need to Do Before April 2027

October 19, 2026

From 6 April 2027, the way many employers report and tax Benefits in Kind (BIKs) will change. HMRC is introducing mandatory payrolling in stages, and…

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: First Quarter Statistics Published

October 12, 2026

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now underway, with the first quarterly reporting deadline having passed for sole traders and landlords within the…

The Rising Cost of Doing Business: What It Means for UK SMEs

October 5, 2026

UK businesses are continuing to face significant increases in the cost of operating, with smaller and mid-sized businesses particularly exposed to rising employment and regulatory…

Energy Prices Set to Rise: What Could It Mean for Businesses?

September 28, 2026

Energy costs remain an important consideration for UK businesses, with wholesale energy prices continuing to be affected by volatility in global markets. Ofgem has announced…

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…