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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…

Employment Allowance – are you making the most of it?

October 6, 20250Comments

How employers can save up to £10,500 on National Insurance in 2025/26 If your business operates a payroll and you're not currently claiming the Employment Allowance, you could be missing out…

Starting a Business? Ask Yourself These 9 Key Questions First

September 22, 20250Comments

Launching your own business can be an exciting and rewarding journey. But before diving in, it’s essential to take a step back and carefully evaluate your idea to give yourself…

How Rising Interest Rates Affect Small Businesses – And What You Can Do About It

September 8, 20250Comments

In today’s ever-changing economic climate, small businesses must stay agile to remain competitive—and few changes are as impactful as rising interest rates. At London Accountants, we understand how challenging this can…

Mastering the Basics: A Guide to Accounting Principles for Small Business Owners

September 1, 20250Comments

Running a small business comes with countless challenges, and managing your finances is undoubtedly one of the most important. But when faced with terms like "accruals" or "double-entry bookkeeping", it’s…

How much do I need to retire?

August 18, 20250Comments

Imagine this – you’re sitting in a cosy café with your favourite latte, daydreaming about your perfect retirement. Is it beachside lounging? Surfing the dunes of Dubai? Or maybe living…

Getting approved: What your bank really wants!

August 11, 20250Comments

If your company is experiencing rapid growth, you might find yourself navigating a good news/bad news situation: while your sales figures climb, managing cash flow becomes increasingly complex, pushing you…