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HMRC Compliance Checks: What Small Businesses Should Review Now

HMRC compliance checks for small businesses can be disruptive, but good records and prompt responses make them far easier to manage. A recent government announcement…

TV Advertising for Small Businesses: Is It Finally Within Reach?

July 20, 2026

TV advertising for small businesses has often felt out of reach: expensive to buy, difficult to target and complicated to measure. A new UK platform…

Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind: An Employer’s 2027–28 Checklist

July 13, 2026

Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind will begin in stages rather than applying to every benefit at once. From 6 April 2027, employers will have…

Companies House Accounts Filing Changes: What to Prepare for by April 2028

July 6, 2026

The main Companies House accounts filing changes will take effect from April 2028, one year later than previously planned. The delay gives companies, accountants and…

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 Payment Scams: How to Check and Report Fake Requests

June 22, 2026

Companies House payment scams and misleading intellectual property invoices can look surprisingly official. For example, they may use public company details, formal wording, logos, payment…

HMRC urges parents to use Tax-free Childcare

November 18, 20220Comments

HMRC urges parents to use Tax-free Childcare! A polite reminder that families can take advantage of the Tax-Free Childcare initiative to help save money. So, what does it cover and is it…

4 tips to encourage repeat customers

November 13, 20220Comments

4 tips to encourage repeat customers! There’s a lot of data supporting the idea that it’s less costly, easier and more efficient to encourage repeat customers than bring in new ones.…

Technology toolbox for trades

November 10, 20220Comments

Technology toolbox for trades! When you run your own trade business, your life involves a lot of long days being on job sites while managing projects, staff and clients. There probably…

6 Vital Money Management Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs

November 7, 20220Comments

6 Vital Money Management Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs! Financial management is a vital part of running a successful business, but often entrepreneurs start their business with little understanding of how…

5 Personal Finance hacks you should start…now!

October 30, 20220Comments

5 Personal Finance hacks you should start…now! Having total control over your finances can give you an amazing sense of freedom. However, it takes a lot of discipline and hard…

5 funding options for start-ups

October 27, 20220Comments

5 funding options for start-ups! Starting your own business requires enough capital to ensure you can pay your bills until your company turns a profit. Depending on the type and size…