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Health and Safety for Small Businesses: A Practical UK Checklist

Good health and safety for small businesses is not about producing paperwork for its own sake. It is about identifying the things that could cause…

HMRC Compliance Checks: What Small Businesses Should Review Now

July 27, 2026

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…

Insights from your Profit and Loss account

November 17, 20230Comments

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…

Essential bookkeeping practices for start-ups

November 10, 20230Comments

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.…

Navigating financial pressure: a guide to asset liquidation for your business

October 27, 20230Comments

Every business encounters financial challenges at one point or another. But when the going gets tough, just remember that you’re not without options. One practical strategy that can help you…

Becoming a Better Leader by Developing Communication Skills

October 23, 20230Comments

Perhaps you have noticed that it is not always the smartest or most capable person that gets a promotion or has management roles seemingly thrust at them. Studies have shown…

Validate your new business idea with market research

October 20, 20230Comments

Assessing the viability of your new idea is an essential part of market research. While seeking input from friends and family is common, gathering information from the market itself can…

The ultimate guide to improving business cash flow

Improving Business Cash Flow: A Practical Guide for Small Companies

October 16, 20230Comments

Improving business cash flow is not the same as making more profit. A profitable company can still run short of money when customers pay slowly, stock absorbs cash or tax…