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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…

Is technology making you less efficient?

June 13, 20220Comments

Is technology making you less efficient? “For a list of all the ways technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three.” — Alice Kahn If you feel overwhelmed by…

What’s the difference between a quote and an estimate?

June 10, 20220Comments

What’s the difference between a quote and an estimate? The nature of some types of businesses make it challenging to come up with a standard price list. For tradespeople and some…

Collaboration: 5 Reasons It’s Essential to a Growing Company

June 6, 20220Comments

Collaboration: 5 Reasons It’s Essential to a Growing Company! Many elements are vital to a growing company’s success. A financially-astute leader is one. A confident and motivated sales team well-versed in…

Separating personal and business expenses

June 3, 20220Comments

Separating personal and business expenses! There are some things in life that go together well and others that definitely do not. Business and personal finances are in the category of items…

Differences Between an Accountant and a Financial Planner!

March 17, 20220Comments

Differences Between an Accountant and a Financial Planner! When it comes to managing your finances, there are two professions that can help you understand your numbers, and ensure you have a…

Setting and Achieving Financial Goals

March 4, 20220Comments

Setting and Achieving Financial Goals! Financial security, whether that’s for a business or an individual, requires planning. You need to know where you want to be, where you are now, and…