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Government Expands SME Growth Guarantee Scheme to Boost Business Lending

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…

HMRC Compliance Checks: What Small Businesses Should Review Now

July 27, 2026

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…

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…

Collaboration: 5 Reasons It’s Essential to a Growing Company

June 6, 20220Comments

Collaboration: 5 Reasons It’s Essential to a Growing Company! Many elements are vital to a growing company’s success. A financially-astute leader is one. A confident and motivated sales team well-versed in…

Separating personal and business expenses

June 3, 20220Comments

Separating personal and business expenses! There are some things in life that go together well and others that definitely do not. Business and personal finances are in the category of items…

Differences Between an Accountant and a Financial Planner!

March 17, 20220Comments

Differences Between an Accountant and a Financial Planner! When it comes to managing your finances, there are two professions that can help you understand your numbers, and ensure you have a…