Blog

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…

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

Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners

February 5, 20250Comments

On average, small business owners spend 10 hours each week recording, organising, and processing financial transactions (everything from accounts receivable and payable, to employee payments, expense receipts and supplier invoices...argh!) We can…

Creating your business to-do list

February 5, 20250Comments

Creating your business to-do list! When you’re an entrepreneur, your to-do list is often long and constantly growing longer. There are an overwhelming number of things you need to do, and…

9 Things You Need to Remember While Negotiating Contracts

February 5, 20250Comments

9 Things You Need to Remember While Negotiating Contracts! There are several aspects of business that can only be learnt through actual experience. One of them is negotiating contracts. Several people fear…

Using Smart Goals to Achieve More

February 5, 20250Comments

Using Smart Goals to Achieve More! As a small business owner, you’re likely always looking for ways to achieve more. Maybe you made a New Year’s resolution about it. You might…

What to do when a business partnership breaks up

February 5, 20250Comments

What to do when a business partnership breaks up. The start of a business partnership is an amazing time. Generally speaking, both people are invested financially, emotionally and professionally in the…

Tips for improving your credit score

February 5, 20250Comments

Tips for improving your credit score! At some point in the life of your business, you’ll likely need to borrow capital. That’s why it’s important to build and maintain a solid credit…