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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…

How to Save on Childcare Costs with the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme

November 17, 20250Comments

Running your own business often means balancing client deadlines, cashflow, and family life — and childcare can be one of the biggest pressures on working parents. With the autumn half-term…

Weekly Cash Flow Checks: How Businesses Can Stay Ahead of Financial Surprises

November 10, 20250Comments

For any business — large or small — cash flow is the lifeblood that keeps everything moving. Even a profitable company can run into serious trouble if cash stops flowing smoothly. Yet…

Why Thinking Like a CFO Can Help You Shape Your Business

November 3, 20250Comments

For many small and medium-sized business owners, tasks like bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT returns are a regular part of running the business. These activities are essential — they keep you…

Autumn Budget 2025 – What Could Be Ahead for Businesses?

October 27, 20250Comments

The Autumn Budget is set to be announced on 26 November, and while we don’t yet know the full picture, the Chancellor’s recent speech in Liverpool offered some clear clues about what may…

7 Things Every Company Director Needs To Know

October 20, 20250Comments

Becoming a company director is more than just a title — it’s a legal responsibility. Whether you’re actively managing the day-to-day, acting as a non-executive director, or involved behind the…

How To Spot Phishing Attempts Before It’s Too Late

October 13, 20250Comments

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reported over 170,000 phishing scam referrals in the 12 months to July 2025. While this represents a 12% drop on the previous year, HMRC continues to warn…