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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…

4 Key Areas to Evaluate in your Business Budget

August 8, 20220Comments

4 Key Areas to Evaluate in your Business Budget With the potential for business life to return to something resembling normal, it’s a good idea to take a look at your…

Signs you’re undercharging for your work!

August 5, 20220Comments

Signs you’re undercharging for your work! When it comes to the overall success of your business, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is how to price for the…

3 finance options for your business

August 1, 20220Comments

3 finance options for your business. Most entrepreneurs find a time in their business when they need to access financing. It may be in the early stages of their business, when…

Ways you can make a difference whilst making money

July 29, 20220Comments

Ways you can make a difference whilst making money! Gone are the days when an entrepreneur was expected to be entirely focused on making a profit. Obviously, earning money is important…

Cash Flow Advice for Small Businesses

July 25, 20220Comments

Cash Flow Advice for Small Businesses! Solid cash flow management is vital to ensuring your business survives, but not everyone understands what cash flow is or how to manage it. That’s…

3 Ways to Motivate Your Employees

July 22, 20220Comments

3 Ways to Motivate Your Employees! The question of motivating employees is often on a business owner’s mind. It can be difficult to find ways to genuinely motivate employees at work,…