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AI and Online Sources Leading to VAT Filing Mistakes

Businesses are being reminded to check VAT filing deadlines carefully after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reported an increase in late VAT returns and payments…

Four Practical Ways to Improve Business Profitability Within 12 Months

June 8, 2026

Improving profitability doesn't always require major changes, significant investment or a completely new business strategy. In many cases, the most effective improvements come from making…

UK Unemployment Reaches 5% as Inflation Falls to 2.8%

June 1, 2026

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK unemployment rate increased to 5.0% in the three months to March…

State Pension Payments Increase…But So Does the State Pension Age

May 25, 2026

Many pensioners are seeing a welcome increase in their State Pension payments this year, following the latest rise introduced under the government’s Triple Lock Guarantee.…

Why Financially Successful Business Owners Can Still Feel Out of Control!

May 18, 2026

Your business may be performing well on paper, but that does not always mean you feel confident about your personal financial position. For many business…

Employers, Are You Ready for the New Tax Year?

March 30, 2026

As the 2025/26 tax year draws to a close, employers should start preparing for the key payroll tasks that come with the transition into a new tax…

Strengthen Your Small Business Cybersecurity with the NCSC’s Free Cyber Action Toolkit

November 24, 20250Comments

In today’s digital world, even the smallest business can be a target for cybercrime. With online threats continuing to rise, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging small businesses across the…

Is It Time to Prepare Your Self-Assessment Tax Return?

November 17, 20250Comments

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding taxpayers that there are now fewer than 75 days left to file their Self Assessment tax return and pay any tax owed for the 2024–25 tax…

How to Save on Childcare Costs with the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme

November 17, 20250Comments

Running your own business often means balancing client deadlines, cashflow, and family life — and childcare can be one of the biggest pressures on working parents. With the autumn half-term…

Weekly Cash Flow Checks: How Businesses Can Stay Ahead of Financial Surprises

November 10, 20250Comments

For any business — large or small — cash flow is the lifeblood that keeps everything moving. Even a profitable company can run into serious trouble if cash stops flowing smoothly. Yet…

Why Thinking Like a CFO Can Help You Shape Your Business

November 3, 20250Comments

For many small and medium-sized business owners, tasks like bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT returns are a regular part of running the business. These activities are essential — they keep you…

Autumn Budget 2025 – What Could Be Ahead for Businesses?

October 27, 20250Comments

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 clear clues about what may…