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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…

VAT registration and filing guidance for UK businesses

VAT Flat Rate Scheme: Is It Right for Your Business?

March 9, 20260Comments

The VAT Flat Rate Scheme can make VAT calculations simpler, but simple does not automatically mean cheaper. For some businesses it reduces administration and produces a reasonable result. For others,…

Small Business Britain Launches ‘Small & Mighty Enterprise Programme’ to Boost Growth

February 23, 20260Comments

Small Business Britain announced the launch of its new Small & Mighty Enterprise Programme — a six-week online course aimed at supporting sole traders and micro businesses looking to take the next…

New to Self Assessment? Here’s What You Need to Know

Self Assessment for Beginners: Deadlines, Payments and Records

February 2, 20260Comments

Self Assessment for beginners can feel like a collection of unrelated dates, forms and payments. In reality, the process is easier to manage when you separate it into four jobs:…

Preparing for Making Tax Digital: What You Need to Know

January 26, 20260Comments

With the new tax year fast approaching, many businesses are beginning to prepare for the changes introduced by Making Tax Digital (MTD). From April, sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 will…

HMRC Warns of Increased Self Assessment Scams Ahead of Jan Deadline

January 19, 20260Comments

With the Self Assessment deadline of 31 January just around the corner, HMRC is alerting taxpayers to a rise in scams targeting individuals at this time of year. Since February 2025, HMRC has been…

Reflecting on 2025…and looking ahead to 2026!

January 12, 20260Comments

As we enter into a New Year, it’s a natural time to pause and think about how your business has performed over the past year. For many, some things will…