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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…

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…