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Companies House Delays Major Accounts Filing Changes Until April 2028

Companies House has confirmed that a series of significant reforms to company accounts filing requirements will now take effect from April 2028, giving businesses an…

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 and Intellectual Property Office Warn Businesses About Fake Payment Requests

June 22, 2026

Businesses are being urged to remain vigilant following warnings from Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) about fraudulent payment requests being sent to…

AI and Online Sources Leading to VAT Filing Mistakes

June 15, 2026

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…

Smart money tips for business owners

February 5, 20250Comments

Smart money tips for business owners! Small business owners know how important it is to save money. They know that one day that few quid they've saved could come in handy,…

Why your business needs you to say no

February 5, 20250Comments

Benefits of using technology! These days, you can use technology to take care of almost any issue facing your business. If you have a task you don’t like to do, there’s…

Do you know your break-even point?

February 5, 20250Comments

Do you know your break-even point? All business owners need to be aware of this - that is, the number of units they need to sell in order to cover…

How to set payment terms if you’re a freelancer or contractor

February 5, 20250Comments

How to set payment terms if you’re a freelancer or contractor! Following up on late or non-paying customers is no freelancer’s favourite task. Which is precisely why you need to set…

Consider these 8 factors before investing:

January 31, 20250Comments

Hard work can help you earn more, but only investing can grow your money and secure it for the future. Investing has the power to fight inflation, grow your wealth,…

10 Ways to Encourage Repeat Business

January 20, 20250Comments

If customers are buying less frequently, focusing on repeat business with your existing customer base can be a cost-effective and impactful approach. Here are ten proven strategies to help boost…