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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…

Do I need a purchase order system for my business?

August 4, 20250Comments

Running a small business is no small feat. Every purchase, every invoice, and every supplier relationship counts. But as your business grows, so does the complexity of managing procurement. This…

The Importance of Bookkeeping: What Good Records Tell You

July 28, 20250Comments

The importance of bookkeeping becomes obvious when a business owner needs an answer quickly. Can we afford a new employee? Which customers still owe us money? Why is profit rising…

Three Signs You Might Be Addicted to Work – And Why That’s a Problem for Your Business

June 23, 20250Comments

Running a business isn’t for the faint-hearted. As any entrepreneur knows, long hours and personal sacrifice often come with the territory. But there’s a difference between dedication and work addiction—and…

Thinking of Launching a Business? Ask Yourself These 9 Essential Questions First!

June 9, 20250Comments

Launching a business is a bold and exciting move, but before you invest time, money, and energy into your new venture, it’s worth pausing to evaluate the strength of your…

Business Valuation: Why It’s About More Than Just Profits

May 5, 20250Comments

When most people think about valuing a business, the first thing that comes to mind is profits. And while financial performance is certainly important, it’s just one piece of the…

Why Every Small Business Needs a Contingency Plan

April 28, 20250Comments

From cyber-attacks and flooding to fires or even the sudden loss of a key team member – how would your business respond if the unexpected happened? Would your team know…