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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: First Quarter Statistics Published

October 12, 2026

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now underway, with the first quarterly reporting deadline having passed for sole traders and landlords within the…

The Rising Cost of Doing Business: What It Means for UK SMEs

October 5, 2026

UK businesses are continuing to face significant increases in the cost of operating, with smaller and mid-sized businesses particularly exposed to rising employment and regulatory…

Energy Prices Set to Rise: What Could It Mean for Businesses?

September 28, 2026

Energy costs remain an important consideration for UK businesses, with wholesale energy prices continuing to be affected by volatility in global markets. Ofgem has announced…

Why Your Business Should Have a Shareholders’ Agreement

September 21, 2026

A shareholders’ agreement can be one of the most important documents a company’s owners put in place. When everything is going well, it’s easy to…

Why Every Business Needs a 12-Month Profit Improvement Plan

September 14, 2026

Growing sales is an obvious goal for most businesses. But higher turnover doesn’t necessarily mean higher profits. A business can increase its sales while seeing…

Could You Save on Childcare Costs with Tax-Free Childcare?

September 7, 2026

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…

Self Assessment – Spread The Cost!

January 12, 20260Comments

Struggling with your tax bill? You may be able to pay in instalments. While the Self Assessment deadline for filing and paying tax isn’t until 31 January 2026, getting organised…

Received a letter from HMRC about MTD (Making Tax Digital)? Here’s what you need to know:

January 5, 20260Comments

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has begun contacting selected taxpayers to outline the steps they need to take ahead of the upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) changes, which come into…

How to Choose the Right Accounting System for Your Business

How to Choose Accounting Software for Your Small Business

December 15, 20250Comments

To choose accounting software well, start with the work your business needs to complete and the decisions you want to make. A familiar brand or long feature list is not…

Bridging the Generational Divide: Building a Workplace That Works for Everyone

December 9, 20250Comments

Workplaces across London are becoming more diverse than ever — not just in culture and background, but in age, experience, and outlook. From Generation Z entrepreneurs to seasoned professionals, businesses…

Strengthen Your Small Business Cybersecurity with the NCSC’s Free Cyber Action Toolkit

November 24, 20250Comments

In today’s digital world, even the smallest business can be a target for cybercrime. With online threats continuing to rise, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging small businesses across the…

Is It Time to Prepare Your Self-Assessment Tax Return?

November 17, 20250Comments

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding taxpayers that there are now fewer than 75 days left to file their Self Assessment tax return and pay any tax owed for the 2024–25 tax…