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Could You Save on Childcare Costs with Tax-Free Childcare?

With childcare costs continuing to be a significant expense for many working families, it’s worth checking whether you could benefit from the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. The…

Do You Need to Pay Tax on Your Side Hustle?

August 31, 2026

Turning a hobby into a side business can be a great way to earn some extra income. But if your side hustle is bringing in…

HMRC Contacts Self-Employed People About National Insurance Gaps

August 24, 2026

HMRC is contacting some self-employed individuals whose National Insurance records may contain gaps that could affect their State Pension entitlement. If you receive a letter…

Government Expands SME Growth Guarantee Scheme to Boost Business Lending

August 17, 2026

The Government has announced a significant expansion of the British Business Bank's Growth Guarantee Scheme. This provides greater access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses…

HMRC Proposes New Criminal Offence for Reckless Tax Statements

August 10, 2026

HMRC has launched a consultation on plans to introduce a new criminal offence for individuals who make reckless, untrue statements or declarations in relation to direct taxes,…

Health and Safety for Small Businesses: A Practical UK Checklist

August 3, 2026

Good health and safety for small businesses is not about producing paperwork for its own sake. It is about identifying the things that could cause…

How rising interest rates impact small businesses and ways to mitigate those effects

December 18, 20230Comments

In the world of business, one constant factor you are likely to encounter is change, particularly in the financial landscape. One such change that can bear significant implications for small…

Unravelling the mystery of missing profits: A guide for new business owners

December 15, 20230Comments

Starting a business is a wild ride with its fair share of ups and downs. One hurdle many new entrepreneurs encounter is the difference between the profits they expected and…

Understanding and improving working capital

December 8, 20230Comments

When it comes to running a thriving business, understanding and effectively managing your working capital is crucial. Essentially, working capital is the cash readily available for the day-to-day running of…

Budgeting and cash flow forecasting: key to your business success

December 4, 20230Comments

In the unpredictable world of business, finding a little certainty can make all the difference. While the future remains a mystery, tools such as budgeting and cash flow forecasting can…

5 Apps for Tracking Small Business Expenses

November 27, 20230Comments

Did you know that 50% of small business expenses are generated on the go? It’s no wonder the majority of expense receipts end up shoved in coat pockets or an old shoebox.…

Baby boomers and millennials in business

November 24, 20230Comments

These days, it’s inevitable that a diverse group of older and younger workers cross paths in business. After all, the young, tech-savvy, socially conscious demographic known as Gen Y are…