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AI and Online Sources Leading to VAT Filing Mistakes

Businesses are being reminded to check VAT filing deadlines carefully after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reported an increase in late VAT returns and payments…

Four Practical Ways to Improve Business Profitability Within 12 Months

June 8, 2026

Improving profitability doesn't always require major changes, significant investment or a completely new business strategy. In many cases, the most effective improvements come from making…

UK Unemployment Reaches 5% as Inflation Falls to 2.8%

June 1, 2026

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK unemployment rate increased to 5.0% in the three months to March…

State Pension Payments Increase…But So Does the State Pension Age

May 25, 2026

Many pensioners are seeing a welcome increase in their State Pension payments this year, following the latest rise introduced under the government’s Triple Lock Guarantee.…

Why Financially Successful Business Owners Can Still Feel Out of Control!

May 18, 2026

Your business may be performing well on paper, but that does not always mean you feel confident about your personal financial position. For many business…

Employers, Are You Ready for the New Tax Year?

March 30, 2026

As the 2025/26 tax year draws to a close, employers should start preparing for the key payroll tasks that come with the transition into a new tax…

Why sign a non-disclosure agreement?

June 27, 20220Comments

Why sign a non-disclosure agreement? Your trade secrets are invaluable - after all, your “secret sauce” is your competitive advantage, the thing that makes your business unique and special. A non-disclosure agreement…

How to Avoid Costly Inventory Problems

June 24, 20220Comments

How to Avoid Costly Inventory Problems Inventory is the lifeblood of your business. It is the largest asset on your balance sheet and your company’s biggest revenue-generator. It goes without saying that…

How an accountability group can help your small business succeed

June 20, 20220Comments

How an accountability group can help your small business succeed It’s one of those tricky balancing acts most business owners struggle with - how to spend as much time on their…

3 Mistakes That Strangle Growing Businesses

June 17, 20220Comments

3 Mistakes That Strangle Growing Businesses! Businesses want to grow and help a larger audience, but too many make mistakes that cripple their growth. Even worse, they keep repeating them! Don’t…

Is technology making you less efficient?

June 13, 20220Comments

Is technology making you less efficient? “For a list of all the ways technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three.” — Alice Kahn If you feel overwhelmed by…

What’s the difference between a quote and an estimate?

June 10, 20220Comments

What’s the difference between a quote and an estimate? The nature of some types of businesses make it challenging to come up with a standard price list. For tradespeople and some…