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Self Assessment Reporting for Directors: What Close Company Directors Need to Know

November 2, 2026

HMRC has clarified the Self Assessment reporting requirements for directors of close companies, and updated its guidance for directors of charities. If you are a…

New Trade Union Rules: What Employers Need to Know from October 2026

October 26, 2026

From October 2026, new trade union rules introduced under the Employment Rights Act will take effect. They place fresh obligations on employers, so it's worth…

Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind: What Employers Need to Do Before April 2027

October 19, 2026

From 6 April 2027, the way many employers report and tax Benefits in Kind (BIKs) will change. HMRC is introducing mandatory payrolling in stages, and…

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: First Quarter Statistics Published

October 12, 2026

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now underway, with the first quarterly reporting deadline having passed for sole traders and landlords within the…

The Rising Cost of Doing Business: What It Means for UK SMEs

October 5, 2026

UK businesses are continuing to face significant increases in the cost of operating, with smaller and mid-sized businesses particularly exposed to rising employment and regulatory…

Energy Prices Set to Rise: What Could It Mean for Businesses?

September 28, 2026

Energy costs remain an important consideration for UK businesses, with wholesale energy prices continuing to be affected by volatility in global markets. Ofgem has announced…

Fed Up with Late Payments? Smart Strategies to Keep Your Receivables in Check

February 21, 20250Comments

Running a small business is a balancing act, and managing receivables can often feel like one of the biggest headaches. How many times have you found yourself chasing overdue invoices,…

Get paid first – why your salary should be your business’s first monthly expense

February 5, 20250Comments

Get paid first – why your salary should be your business’s first monthly expense! It’s the line item most often left out of a small company’s budget: the business owner’s salary. Let’s…

Automating These Business Activities – Are You Falling Behind?

February 5, 20250Comments

Automating These Business Activities - Are You Falling Behind? The daily processes and transactions involved in operating a business can mean long hours of repetitive tasks and occasional oversights due to…

How to Maximise your Assets before Retirement with Tactical Investing

February 5, 20250Comments

How to Maximize your Assets before Retirement with Tactical Investing. Risk tolerance, time horizon, and asset allocation - you’ve dealt with these factors for a good part of your life, but…

Protect Yourself and Your Data – Proactive Steps for Living Safely in the Digital Age

February 5, 20250Comments

Protect Yourself and Your Data – Proactive Steps for Living Safely in the Digital Age! These days your personal data is everywhere, and that information is valuable to marketers, hackers and…

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,…