With the new tax year fast approaching, many businesses are beginning to prepare for the changes introduced by Making Tax Digital (MTD). From April, sole traders…
With the Self Assessment deadline of 31 January just around the corner, HMRC is alerting taxpayers to a rise in scams targeting individuals at this time of year.…
For many sole traders and small business owners, reviewing their accounting system only happens when something forces the issue. For instance, many sole traders are…
In the unpredictable world of business, finding a little certainty can make all the difference. While the future remains a mystery, tools such as budgeting and cash flow forecasting can…
Did you know that 50% of small business expenses are generated on the go? It’s no wonder the majority of expense receipts end up shoved in coat pockets or an old shoebox.…
These days, it’s inevitable that a diverse group of older and younger workers cross paths in business.
After all, the young, tech-savvy, socially conscious demographic known as Gen Y are…
There are two schools of thought when it comes to “open book management” – the decision to increase transparency by sharing your company’s financials with your employees.
On the one…
Most small business people would agree that their Profit and Loss account (now more correctly called a Statement of Financial Performance) is among the easier – if not the easiest…
Starting a new business is exciting, but it also comes with its fair share of responsibilities. One of the most critical responsibilities is maintaining accurate records of your business transactions.…