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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…

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…

How to create good habits in business

January 18, 20230Comments

How to create good habits in business! If you’re like most small business owners, there are never enough hours in the day to complete every task on your list. Often you’re…

4 Benefits to Hiring a Bookkeeper for your business

January 16, 20230Comments

4 Benefits to Hiring a Bookkeeper for your business! I mean…we may be bias, but bookkeepers can be highly beneficial for businesses of any size. We offer expertise and insight into areas…

5 signs you’re having cashflow problems

January 13, 20230Comments

5 signs you're having cashflow problems! Whether it’s for personal use or for your business, cash flow is important. The movement of money in and out keeps everything running smoothly, and…

What is lifestyle planning and how does it affect my finances?

January 9, 20230Comments

What is lifestyle planning and how does it affect my finances? When you think of financial planning, you probably imagine ways to increase your wealth, such as making a budget, reviewing…

4 questions you should ask your accountant

December 16, 20220Comments

4 questions you should ask your accountant! Ideally, you and your accountant are more than just “adviser” and “client”. With your combined skills, expertise, and shared mission to support a…

Inflation sees hike in vehicle-related benefit charges

December 12, 20220Comments

Inflation sees hike in vehicle-related benefit charges! Certain benefits, including those related to company-owned vehicles, are revised annually to reflect inflation. The relevant figures for 2023/24 have just been confirmed... What…