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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…

How Accounting Software Can Increase Profits

February 5, 20250Comments

How Accounting Software Can Increase Profits! Most small business owners who use accounting software quickly master the basics. They automate processes like invoicing and payroll, track expenses and view real time…

Three signs you’re addicted to work

February 5, 20250Comments

Three signs you’re addicted to work! Running a small business is hard work. Entrepreneurs know they have to put in long days and give up personal time in pursuit of success.…

How to get your life back in a seven-day-a-week business

February 5, 20250Comments

How to get your life back in a seven-day-a-week business! Small business owners already have a difficult and time-consuming job running their business. If their business is open five days a…

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…

Uh oh…When start-ups go wrong. What really causes most to fail?

February 3, 20250Comments

Starting a business is an exhilarating journey, fueled by dreams of innovation and success. Yet, let’s face it—it’s also a high-stakes venture. Many startups encounter challenges that can derail even…

The Importance of Documenting Processes and Systems

January 24, 20250Comments

Many small business owners keep their essential processes and systems in their heads. They know how they want things done and follow their own routine each day. But as a…