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AI and Online Sources Leading to VAT Filing Mistakes

June 15, 2026

Businesses are being reminded to check VAT filing deadlines carefully after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reported an increase in late VAT returns and payments…

Four Practical Ways to Improve Business Profitability Within 12 Months

June 8, 2026

Improving profitability doesn't always require major changes, significant investment or a completely new business strategy. In many cases, the most effective improvements come from making…

UK Unemployment Reaches 5% as Inflation Falls to 2.8%

June 1, 2026

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK unemployment rate increased to 5.0% in the three months to March…

State Pension Payments Increase…But So Does the State Pension Age

May 25, 2026

Many pensioners are seeing a welcome increase in their State Pension payments this year, following the latest rise introduced under the government’s Triple Lock Guarantee.…

Why Financially Successful Business Owners Can Still Feel Out of Control!

May 18, 2026

Your business may be performing well on paper, but that does not always mean you feel confident about your personal financial position. For many business…

Employers, Are You Ready for the New Tax Year?

March 30, 2026

As the 2025/26 tax year draws to a close, employers should start preparing for the key payroll tasks that come with the transition into a new tax…

Three signs you’re addicted to work

March 21, 20250Comments

Running a small business is hard work. Entrepreneurs know they have to put in long days and give up personal time in pursuit of success. There’s a line, however, between…

7 Ways to Improve Workplace Productivity

March 21, 20250Comments

The success of any business, large or small, depends largely on nurturing an efficient, productive workplace. While improving employee productivity should be always be a priority when the ultimate goal…

Essential bookkeeping practices for start-ups

March 21, 20250Comments

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.…

Get paid first – why your salary should be your business’s first monthly expense

February 5, 20250Comments

Get paid first – why your salary should be your business’s first monthly expense! It’s the line item most often left out of a small company’s budget: the business owner’s salary. Let’s…

Automating These Business Activities – Are You Falling Behind?

February 5, 20250Comments

Automating These Business Activities - Are You Falling Behind? The daily processes and transactions involved in operating a business can mean long hours of repetitive tasks and occasional oversights due to…

Why your business needs you to say no

February 5, 20250Comments

Benefits of using technology! These days, you can use technology to take care of almost any issue facing your business. If you have a task you don’t like to do, there’s…