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HMRC Compliance Checks: What Small Businesses Should Review Now

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…

Companies House Accounts Filing Changes: What to Prepare for by April 2028

July 6, 2026

The main Companies House accounts filing changes will take effect from April 2028, one year later than previously planned. The delay gives companies, accountants and…

Why Growing Businesses Need a Business Plan

June 29, 2026

When you're focused on winning customers, delivering work and managing the day-to-day demands of running a business, writing a business plan can easily fall to…

Companies House Payment Scams: How to Check and Report Fake Requests

June 22, 2026

Companies House payment scams and misleading intellectual property invoices can look surprisingly official. For example, they may use public company details, formal wording, logos, payment…

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…